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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.

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.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond announces settlement with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun Pharma and Zydus over their role in the opioid crisis.

Colorado Department of Law announces new opioid settlement allocations targeting treatment access, prevention programs, and harm reduction across the state.

Nevada announces $17 million in opioid settlement funding for treatment, prevention, and recovery services as part of the state's $395 million share of national settlements.

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.

Maryland's Office of Overdose Response is hosting five regional virtual town halls August 4-6, 2026, inviting residents to shape how opioid settlement funds are spent.

Governor JB Pritzker signs Senate Bill 2749, codifying gambling addiction under Illinois' Substance Use Disorder Act and expanding state-funded treatment options for compulsive gamblers.

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.