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Baltimore Disputes Control of $35 Million Cannabis Revenue

4/10/2026

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Baltimore officials are at odds over control of $35 million in cannabis tax revenue, leaving millions unused.
The Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission was established in November 2024 to oversee funds.
Maryland legalized recreational cannabis in 2023, but no money has reached the intended communities, and Baltimore has allocated over $5 million without the commission’s authorization.
Baltimore now joins other municipalities exploring reparations for historical injustices against Black Americans.

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Story summary

Baltimore officials are at odds over control of $35 million in cannabis tax revenue, leaving millions unused.
The Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission was established in November 2024 to oversee funds.
Maryland legalized recreational cannabis in 2023, but no money has reached the intended communities, and Baltimore has allocated over $5 million without the commission’s authorization.
Baltimore now joins other municipalities exploring reparations for historical injustices against Black Americans.