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Opioid settlement spending

Kentucky local governments have spent only 10% of opioid settlement dollars despite continued need, according to analysis from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, highlighting ongoing questions about how settlement funds are being used to address the crisis.

How quickly and on what should Kentucky spend opioid settlement dollars?

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Sources

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy — https://kypolicy.org
Kentucky Local Governments Have Spent Only 10% of Opioid Settlement Dollars Despite Continued Need
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Mandate rapid spending on treatment, harm reduction, and housing supports
  2. Speed up disbursement mainly for addiction treatment and recovery
  3. Allow localities flexibility while encouraging faster responsible use
  4. Prioritize law enforcement and prevention over broad social spending
  5. Limit spending and preserve funds, emphasizing personal responsibility