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West Virginia Shifts Opioid Funds to Legislature | Charleston News
West Virginia’s Attorney General just flipped the script on opioid settlement money—72.5% of future funds will now go straight to the state’s general revenue fund, not the First Foundation, giving lawmakers full control over how it’s spent. McCuskey argues local officials know best what communities need, and while the Foundation has already invested $50M in 171 recovery projects, its role is shifting from gatekeeper to advisor. The move marks a pivotal change for how West Virginia tackles its opioid crisis—putting decision-making power where it’s needed most: in the hands of elected…
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