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ahdemocracy.bsky.social
💡With 10 more years of funds to be distributed, transparency is essential. Want to track how YOUR state is spending its share? Visit https://buff.ly/4hbaw2k.
#OpioidCrisis #OpioidSettlement #TransparencyMatters
January 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
aneripattani.bsky.social
Today I'm attending the DC Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission's first meeting of 2025. This is the group that oversees millions of DC's #opioidsettlement dollars and suggests how the money should be used to address the #addiction and #overdose crisis.
January 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
binjdotnews.bsky.social
The #Massachusetts #opioidsettlement spending for FY25 isn't public yet, but we have the numbers ...

Jon Gerhardson impugns the unpublished report, including spending on services and equity grants, and millions of dollars unaccounted for:

binj.news/2025/11/05...

#OpioidCrisis
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
The OASIS has just released its first opioid settlement fund report for 2025, detailing how funds are being spent to combat addiction in New York.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #OpioidSettlement #HealthFunding #SubstanceAbuse #NewYorkAddictionServices
OASIS issues first opioid settlement fund report covering fiscal year 2025
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASIS) released its first opioid settlement fund report for 2025, reporting joint content with DOH on how settlement dollars were spent through fiscal year 2025 and noting an annual reporting cadence with a board report due Nov. 1.
citizenportal.ai
September 28, 2026 at 9:08 PM
citizenptnewsmo.bsky.social
St. Francois County's sheriff is set to enhance evidence disposal with a new $15,386 incinerator, funded by opioid settlement funds—transforming how narcotics are managed!

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#FrancoisCounty #MO #CitizenPortal #OpioidSettlement #PublicSafety #StFrancoisCountyEvidence
Sheriff's office to buy incinerator for evidence disposal; commission approves sole‑source purchase
The commission approved a sole-source purchase of an incinerator from US Global Resources for $15,386, to be paid from the opioid settlement fund; staff said permits are in process and the device will be used for narcotics and evidence destruction.
citizenportal.ai
September 30, 2026 at 8:55 AM
harmreduction.org
the National Harm Reduction Coalition.
'It was a big concern for us...Are we going to know the money is going to get to where it’s supposed to be?'” as reported via The Beacon.

#Overdose #OpioidSettlement #HarmReductionSavesLives #HarmReductionIsHealthCare #InvestInHarmReduction #FundHarmReduction
April 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM
shatterproofhq.bsky.social
Register for tomorrow's in-depth look at the new groundbreaking national database on #OpioidSettlement spending, featuring @kffhealthnews.bsky.social Sr Correspondent @aneripattani.bsky.social and @shatterproofhq.bsky.social VP of State Policy Kristen Pendergrass: kff-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Localize This: How to Report on Your Community's Opioid Settlement Spending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meet...
State and local governments have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doi...
kff-org.zoom.us
February 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
citizenptnewsaz.bsky.social
Maricopa County faces a financial conundrum as a $200 million opioid settlement may clash with its voter-approved spending cap, prompting urgent calls for legislative solutions.

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#MaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #OpioidSettlement #PublicFinance #CivicAccountability
Maricopa County grapples with expenditure limit as $200M-plus opioid settlement arrives
County CFO warned that a judge-approved opioid settlement (Maricopa’s share expected to exceed $200 million distributed over 20 years) may count against Arizona’s voter-approved expenditure limit, forcing the county to seek short‑ and long‑term fixes including a temporary waiver, local ballot measures, or statewide constitutional reform.
citizenportal.ai
September 29, 2026 at 7:28 AM
harmreduction.org
🧵As our friend
@tmarieg.bsky.social of the National Black Harm Reduction Network notes in this @ipostnews.bsky.social coverage, more must be done for the communities most impacted by the #OverdoseEpidemic. #OpioidSettlement funds must be invested in...
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Buffalo's use of opioid-fighting funds "screams of misappropriation"
Buffalo has spent only a third of the $6 million it's received. Little of that has gone to prevention, treatment and recovery programs.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
binjreports.bsky.social
The #Massachusetts #opioidsettlement spending for FY25 isn't public yet, but we have the numbers ...

Jon Gerhardson impugns the unpublished report, including spending on services and equity grants, and millions of dollars unaccounted for:

binj.news/2025/11/05...

#OpioidCrisis
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
harmreduction.org
🧵 #OpioidSettlement funds must directly support the people closest to the #OverdoseEpidemic — people who use drugs — & the services & programs folks seek out the most for care. Our communities, not large hospital systems, must be the priority, as was intended w/ these...
bit.ly/NJHarmReductionFunds
Bill would restore $45M in 'raided' harm reduction funds • New Jersey Monitor
Last year state lawmakers gave $45M from an opioid settlement fund to four hospital systems. A new bill would restore the money to the fund.
bit.ly
March 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
spokanecity.org
@mayorspokane.bsky.social announced her proposal to invest $730,000 in additional opioid settlement funds into opioid treatment, capital investments, and wrap around services across the City of Spokane. #OpioidSettlement my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Mayor Brown Proposes Boost to Opioid Treatment, Navigation Services
Mayor Brown Announces New Proposal to Increase Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Navigation Services
my.spokanecity.org
June 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
harmreduction.org
🧵NHRC Executive Director Laura Guzman participated in the first National #OpioidSettlement Conference in Denver, Colorado, where she joined harm reductionists along w/ staff from attorneys general offices. The conference included a panel by Baltimore’s Restitution Advisory Board (RAB) focusing...
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July 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
binjdotnews.bsky.social
This new feature is months in the making, and it's just the beginning of our reporting on how these opioid settlement funds are flowing through cities and towns ...

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#opioids #mapoli #OpioidSettlement #fentanyl #overdoses
Mass Municipalities Are Sitting On Millions Meant To Mitigate The Opioid Scourge
Massachusetts will receive around a billion dollars for opioid abatement efforts. Here is how cities and towns are spending so far.
horizonmass.news
April 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
alanehill.com
“... But any time you watch this money go toward policing drug users instead of helping them, it just feels like adding insult to injury, especially to communities of color who are so used to being overpoliced and underserved.”

#redbanknj #spitballing #opioidsettlement #policing
John Oliver on opioid settlements: ‘We can change the arc of this story’
Last Week Tonight host looks into spending by state and local authorities of $50bn from settlements in the opioid crisis
www.theguardian.com
May 13, 2024 at 6:35 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
Cowlitz County officials are raising critical questions about the use of opioid settlement funds for permanent staff as they prepare for 2027 budget discussions.

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#CowlitzCounty #WA #VeteransRelief #OpioidSettlement #CitizenPortal #HumanServices
Cowlitz County reviews health funds; commissioners question using opioid settlement dollars for permanent staff
At a Monday budget review, county staff outlined year‑to‑date balances across health-related funds, including veterans relief and opioid settlement dollars. Commissioners pressed staff to avoid funding permanent positions with one‑time settlement revenues and asked for clearer reporting on contracted vs. available grant funds.
citizenportal.ai
June 9, 2026 at 9:42 AM
citizenptnewsil.bsky.social
Kane County is set to revolutionize its forensic lab with nearly $2 million in new equipment, drastically cutting the wait time for toxicology and DNA results from months to just hours!

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#KaneCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #OpioidSettlement #KaneCountyForensics #PublicSafety
Kane County approves forensic lab equipment purchases aimed at cutting toxicology and DNA delays
The Kane County committee approved resolutions to buy forensic instruments funded by opioid‑settlement and federal grants, aiming to cut months‑long wait times for toxicology and DNA results to hours or days and build a revenue-paying regional lab.
citizenportal.ai
July 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
harmreduction.org
Content note: Some stigmatizing language used in coverage.

#HarmReduction #EndTheWarOnDrugs #AI #FlockCameras #CivilLiberties #EndOverdose #FundHarmReduction #OpioidSettlement #OverdoseEpidemic
September 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
Ariel's innovative plan for a joint regional RFP could revolutionize homeless services funding by enhancing transparency and reducing duplication across city and county efforts.

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#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #OpioidSettlement #FundingTransparency
City to pursue joint regional RFP for homelessness funding; opioid settlement adds hours to navigation center
Staff described a forthcoming joint city‑county RFP for homeless services with priority and standard funding pools, two‑year contracts and transparency goals; the committee also heard a proposal to apply opioid settlement funds to extend and expand operations at the housing navigation center and to add the Aurora Center as a scattered‑site location.
citizenportal.ai
September 18, 2026 at 2:01 AM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
A heated debate has erupted in Poughkeepsie over the proposed supportive housing center at 26 Oakley Street, as public commenters voice strong opposition while the Budget Committee moves forward with the plan.

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#DutchessCounty #NY #PublicCommentary #OpioidSettlement
Budget committee forwards 26 Oakley supportive-housing agreement after heated public comments
The Budget, Finance & Personnel Committee voted to forward a resolution authorizing an agreement to develop a supportive housing center at 26 Oakley Street and use restricted opioid settlement funds. Public commenters urged delay or rejection, calling the plan a mistake for Poughkeepsie; the committee vote in committee was 9–1 with two absences.
citizenportal.ai
September 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
OASIS has made significant strides in collecting opioid settlement reports, but 26 remain overdue—find out how they're pushing for compliance!

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#NY #PublicHealth #OpioidSettlement #CitizenPortal #NewYorkAddictionServices #CommunitySupport
OASIS: 37 of 63 direct-share reports received; AG outreach and technical assistance ongoing
OASIS staff said 37 of 63 direct-share reports tied to opioid settlement direct-share dollars have been received; the agency is coordinating with the attorney general's office and providing technical assistance to encourage remaining submissions.
citizenportal.ai
September 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
dhnlov.bsky.social
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

#OpioidSettlement
#BuyingFlockCameras
Police are spending opioid settlement funds on Flock cameras
Historic opioid settlements were supposed to be a lifeline for underserved communities. But much of that money is flowing to law enforcement.
www.motherjones.com
September 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
citizenptnewsmi.bsky.social
Mackinac County commissioners are demanding clarity on the administration of opioid settlement funds, raising crucial questions about oversight and transparency in a heated board meeting.

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#MackinacCounty #MI #OpioidSettlement #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency
Commissioners press for clarity on opioid settlement fund administration and accountability
County commissioners questioned who will administer and monitor opioid settlement awards; Treasurer sought recipient reporting and receipts, while Sheriff Ed Wilk objected to attestation requirements that do not accommodate out-of-county inmates.
citizenportal.ai
August 31, 2026 at 9:06 PM
citizenptnewspa.bsky.social
Warren County is boosting its recovery outreach program with a significant funding amendment, aiming to expand services and support for those in need.

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#WarrenCounty #PA #OpioidSettlement #CitizenPortal #RecoveryOutreach #WarrenCountyFamilyServices #CommunitySupport
Board approves amendment to recovery outreach contract with Family Services of Warren
Commissioners approved an amendment to expand hours and supplies for the county's recovery outreach program with Family Services of Warren; discussion referenced opioid-settlement and other settlement funds as supporting sources and listed an increase in the amendment amount (transcript shows numeric ambiguity).
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
citizenptnewsin.bsky.social
Randolph County Reentry and Recovery Services is making a bold request for $29,500 in opioid settlement funds to support vital recovery resources for participants.

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#RandolphCounty #IN #OpioidSettlement #CitizenPortal #RandolphCountyRecovery #WorkforceDevelopment
Reentry nonprofit asks for $29,500 in opioid-settlement funds for participant services
Randolph County Reentry and Recovery Services requested $29,500 in restricted opioid-settlement funding: $14,500 upfront and $15,000 as reimbursement tied to participant milestones (about $600 per enrolled client for a 25-person six-month allotment). Commissioners asked for incorporation documents and said they would review the proposal.
citizenportal.ai
August 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM