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Louisiana Sheriffs Spent Millions in Opioid Settlement Funds on Police Gear, Investigation Finds
KFF Health News investigation reveals $8.1 million in opioid settlement funds went to law enforcement equipment, with panel deeming 66% inappropriate for addiction crisis abatement.
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Kentucky Invests Opioid Settlement Funds in Rural Harm Reduction Hubs to Combat Addiction
Eastern Kentucky's 'Hub' initiative brings naloxone, syringe services, and peer support to four of the nation's most impoverished counties using opioid settlement dollars.
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Washington D.C. Faces Budget Battle Over Opioid Settlement Funds as Advocates Cry Foul
D.C. plans to use opioid settlement dollars to cover Medicaid costs and existing treatment programs, sparking outrage from recovery advocates who say the funds must supplement, not supplant, addiction services.
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Oklahoma Secures $12 Million from Eight Opioid Manufacturers in Multi-State Settlement
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announces settlement with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun Pharma and Zydus over their role in the opioid crisis.
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Florida's $3.76 Billion Opioid Settlement: How Settlement Funds Are Helping Drive Down Overdose Deaths
Florida has secured nearly $3.8 billion in opioid settlement funds while reporting significant declines in drug overdose deaths. Here's how the state is investing settlement dollars in treatment, prevention, and harm reduction.
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Colorado Distributes $45 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Expand Treatment and Harm Reduction Services
Colorado Department of Law announces new opioid settlement allocations targeting treatment access, prevention programs, and harm reduction across the state.
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Arizona Awards $25 Million in Opioid Settlement Grants to Expand Treatment and Prevention Services
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announces $25 million in opioid settlement grants awarded to 47 organizations across the state, expanding access to treatment, prevention, and recovery services.
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Maryland to Receive $13 Million from Seven Opioid Manufacturers in Latest Settlement
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces $13 million settlement with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus, adding to the state's $747 million opioid abatement fund.
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Colorado Awards $12 Million in Opioid Settlement Grants to 27 Organizations Across the State
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $12 million in Resilient Colorado Grants to expand prevention, youth treatment, workforce development, and recovery support in communities statewide.
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