How will West Virginia spend $1 billion in opioid settlement cash
BBG’s Community Partner Mountain State Spotlight explains.
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West Virginia counties could spend their share of opioid settlements on jails, not public health
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