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West Virginia Shifts Opioid Funds | Charleston News
West Virginia is shifting opioid settlement funds away from the First Foundation and straight into the state’s general revenue fund, giving lawmakers more control and directing money to local governments who know best how to combat the overdose crisis. Attorney General J.B. McCuskey says this move empowers communities with frontline experience to allocate resources effectively, potentially cutting administrative costs. While the exact distribution to localities remains unclear, the First Foundation has already doled out nearly $40 million in grants and plans to announce another $10 million…
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