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Michigan Governor Signs Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Opioid Crisis Response
Governor Whitmer signs legislation to streamline pharmacy response to federal scheduling changes and protect opioid settlement funds for treatment and prevention.
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Wisconsin Invests $31 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Expand Treatment and Prevention
Wisconsin DHS announces two-year plan to invest opioid settlement funds in residential treatment, tribal nation support, naloxone distribution, and prevention programs.
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Delaware Opens $12.75 Million Opioid Settlement Grant Round for Prevention and Treatment Programs
Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission launches fourth competitive grant round with $12.75 million available for organizations addressing opioid prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support.
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Manatee County Leads Florida With 56% Drop in Opioid Deaths
Manatee County achieved the largest opioid death reduction in Florida, cutting fatalities 56% through expanded treatment access, naloxone distribution, and peer recovery support.
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Kentucky Local Governments Have Spent Only 10% of Opioid Settlement Dollars Despite Continued Need
New report finds Kentucky cities and counties are sitting on $109.8 million in opioid settlement funds while overdose deaths continue to claim over 1,100 lives annually.
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Fort Wayne Opens $500,000 Opioid Settlement Grant Round for Community Organizations
Indiana's second-largest city launches Round 3 of National Opioid Settlement Fund grants, accepting applications through July 30, 2026 for prevention, treatment, and harm reduction programs.
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DEA Temporarily Bans 7-OH: What Families Need to Know About This Potent Opioid-Like Compound
DEA places 7-hydroxymitragynine and related substances in Schedule I. Learn the risks, what this ban means, and how to protect your family.
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FDA Approves Rextovy: New Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray Expands Access to Overdose Reversal
FDA approves Rextovy, a new 4mg over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, expanding options for opioid overdose emergency response. What families need to know.
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Michigan Awards $3.75 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds for Youth Substance Use Prevention
MDHHS distributes grants to 12 organizations across Michigan, expanding community-based prevention programs for school-age children using opioid settlement dollars.
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