Pennsylvania counties disclose opioid settlement fund usage, sparking debate on spending strategies.
Records reveal comprehensive public accounting of opioid settlement funds spent by Pennsylvania counties. State received a billion-dollar opioid windfall, sparking debate over best ways to use funds. Usage strategies vary, providing insight into wide-reaching opioid epidemic impact on neighborhoods, jails, child welfare programs, and local agencies. Cumberland and Perry County officials reportedly influenced spending decisions due to recent lawsuits.
May 01, 2024
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