Healthscore 464·5 metrosupdated 3h ago
Local Governments Struggle with Opioid Settlement Fund Oversight
As opioid settlement funds totaling $58 billion are distributed to local governments, concerns arise over the lack of oversight and expertise in spending these funds effectively. Many local leaders are making questionable spending decisions that do not directly address the addiction crisis.
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