Author Allen Siegler Mountain State Spotlight Allen Siegler Mountain State Spotlight's Latest Articles How will West Virginia spend $1 billion in opioid settlement cash By Allen Siegler Mountain State Spotlight ● Civics ● March 25, 2024 BBG’s Community Partner Mountain State Spotlight explains. West Virginia counties could spend their share of opioid settlements on jails, not public health By Allen Siegler Mountain State Spotlight ● Civics ● December 16, 2022 Under the agreement with the state, a county would be able to spend their entire share of opioid settlements on jail bills. Public health experts say incarceration leads to more overdoses and recommend other strategies