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Kentucky Holds Millions in Opioid Funds | Lexington News
Kentucky counties, including Lexington-Fayette, are hoarding millions in opioid settlement funds meant to combat the overdose crisis—over 90% of more than $109 million remains untouched. While officials say they’re in an “intentional pause” to plan targeted spending, they’ve already earned over $350,000 in interest without touching the principal. A new report reveals many local governments spent nothing last year. But Lexington is finally moving: after two years of work, a commission’s recommendations led the Urban County Council to allocate $3 million for a nonprofit grant program launching…
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