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flag Iowa lawmakers propose $42 million from opioid funds to fight addiction, but negotiations have stalled for three years.

flag Iowa lawmakers are pushing to allocate $42 million from the state's Opioid Settlement Fund to combat the opioid crisis, with $12 million going to a Fort Dodge addiction recovery center and $30 million to statewide efforts. flag However, negotiations have been stalled for three years, with the state holding nearly $57 million in unspent funds. flag Iowa is one of nine states without published recommendations for opioid settlement spending. flag The state is expected to receive about $325 million through 2039, with most funds needing to be used for addiction treatment and prevention.

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