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Louisiana Directs 20% of Opioid Settlement Cash to Sheriffs, Raising Concerns

Louisiana is the only state allocating 20% of its opioid settlement funds to sheriffs, raising questions about transparency and accountability. Critics argue that these funds should be used for addiction recovery rather than law enforcement.

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