A State Gave Sheriffs 20% of Its Opioid Settlement Cash. We Followed the Money.
Opioid settlement cash was meant to abate the addiction crisis. But a new investigation reveals millions in Louisiana was spent on law enforcement gear and police technology instead of lifesaving treatment.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: STAT · Aug 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET
- Coverage span: 30 min
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A State Gave Sheriffs 20% of Its Opioid Settlement Cash. We Followed the Money.(opens original report in a new tab)STATTier B
A state gave sheriffs 20% of its opioid settlement cash. We followed the money(opens original report in a new tab)KFF Health News examines how sheriffs are spending opioid settlement money, finds they're spending millions on police gear. — STAT
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