Voices Left Out in Opioid Trust Decisions | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement trust is under fire for shutting out the public, holding key meetings behind closed doors despite claiming to follow open meetings laws. Advocates and families hit hardest by the crisis are demanding real transparency and a seat at the table — but their pleas often fall on deaf ears. One mother, Gail Groves Scott, tried to amplify voices of other grieving parents, only to be met with resistance and ultimately left feeling dismissed after being the lone speaker at a listening session. These families argue that meaningful engagement can’t be reduced to token…