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As we talked about last week, Reporting On Addiction continues to uplift the value of transparency in public health. Here’s their YouTube channel if you’d like to catch past episodes, including a powerful conversation with MuckRock’s Dillon Bergin on accessing public records.

This week, we spotlight how local governments are responding to settlement pressures—with some investing in harm reduction and treatment infrastructure, and others facing questions about the alignment of spending with public health goals. From community town halls in North Carolina to drone-enabled opioid enforcement in West Virginia, these stories offer critical insight into how settlement funds are reshaping strategies on the ground.

–The CEG Team

Alabama

Lawrence County’s Early Release Program Faces State Funding Cuts

During a May 27 budget work session, Lawrence County Community Corrections asked commissioners to reallocate opioid settlement funds to sustain its misdemeanor probation and pretrial release program. The program, estimated to save the county $15,000 per inmate per year, seeks $300,000 over two years following unexpected state budget cuts. Read more: Moulton Advertiser article

Kentucky

The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) is hosting a webinar on June 5 at 10:30 AM ET spotlighting Recovery Community Centers, including “The Hub” in Lee County. Register here

Kentucky continues to expand its Conditional Dismissal Program with $10.5M in settlement funds, offering SUD treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Three members of the KY Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission were reappointed by AG Russell Coleman. Full list

Mississippi

State lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2767, giving the Legislature control over $259M in opioid settlement funds—with $56M categorized for potential use outside the overdose response. Advocates and families have raised concerns about a lack of public health oversight. Mississippi Today coverage

North Carolina

Durham County is hosting its annual opioid settlement meeting on June 5 (5:30–7:00 PM), with participation from Duke Hospital and the County Public Health team. Register here.

Chatham County outlined $364,500 in FY2026 priorities during its May 29 Board meeting. Focus areas: youth prevention, naloxone distribution, synthetic drug enforcement, and addiction treatment supports. Full article

Cumberland County is accepting proposals for Opioid Settlement Fund projects—due May 30, 2025. Previously funded programs include MAT in jails, reentry support, recovery housing, Narcan purchases, and a $650,000 Recovery Resource Center. Details

Lee County will host the “Stronger Together” Opioid Impact Forum on June 17, 2025, with updates on naloxone distribution, provider contracts, and community response.

Stanly County approved $878,203 in opioid settlement funding for 10 programs. Gateway of Hope received rezoning approval for a group care site and will receive $120,540 for expansion via Christian Recovery Centers. Read more

Jackson County allocated $1.37M for four strategies: a new peer-led recovery center, youth prevention, addiction treatment for women, and continued naloxone education. Coverage from The Sylva Herald

Wake County launched a new survey to guide opioid settlement planning. Take the anonymous survey here.

Cherokee County announced a proposal to install additional opioid disposal boxes using settlement funds.

Ohio

Ashtabula County is allocating most of its $75,000 settlement payment to sustain a local drug task force—raising debate about whether these public health funds should fund law enforcement. Advocates urge funding be used for prevention and harm reduction. Read more

Tennessee

Meigs County Opioid Abatement Committee will meet June 18, 2025, at 10 AM in Decatur.

West Virginia

Monroe County purchased two drones for the Sheriff’s Office with settlement funds to support drug interdiction, active shooter response, and search/rescue operations. These drones reduce officer exposure and provide aerial surveillance for remote overdose incidents. Article

City of Moundsville and City of Fairmont are accepting applications from local groups for FY2026 opioid settlement spending. (More information in Grant Opportunities below)

Yancey County, NC has opened its FY 2025–2026 Opioid Settlement Grant RFP, now accepting applications from local partners — application info. (DUE 6/13)

2025 Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant— application info. (DUE 6/18)

Cobb County, GA (RFP) to Address Opioid Crisis— application info. (DUE 7/11)

New York – OASAS continues to fund workforce development efforts, including scholarship programs for CASAC training.

• Additional RFPs and funding streams may be available through county-specific portals or state MOA advisory boards.

City of Moundsville, WV invites organizations to apply for opioid settlement funds— application info.

City of Fairmont, WV invites organizations to apply for opioid settlement funds. A 20% match will be required for all projects.— application info.

Reporting on Addiction microgrants are open in KY, ME, NJ, and NY. Application deadline is June 15, 2025. — application info.

For more grant opportunities, check out: OpioidSettlementTracker.com. To share unlisted grant opportunities, email tips@OpioidSettlementTracker.com. For other tips, contact aor@communityeducationgroup.org.

Alabama

Oversight Commission on Settlement Funds

• TBD
• In-person in Montgomery, AL
• Can watch live on their website (choose ‘Room 200’ for location then ‘Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds’ for meeting)
• March 19, 2025 recorded meeting.

You can also watch livestreams and recordings on The Alabama Channel (thanks to the League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund)

Georgia

Georgia Opioid Settlement Advisory Commission 

• TBD

Kentucky

Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (info here)

• Business Meeting: July 8, 2025, 1pm EST
• In-person located in Frankfort, KY and attendees can give public comment
• Can watch live and recordings on their YouTube channel
• Prevention Subcommittee Meeting: TBD
• In-person located in Frankfort, KY
• Treatment & Recovery Subcommittee meeting: TBD
• In-person located in Frankfort, KY

Maryland

Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council

• Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am EST
• 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401
• Governor’s Reception Room
• Live stream link here.

New York

Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board (info here)

• September 12, 2025, 10:30am EST
• In-person located in Albany, and attendees can give public comment
• Can watch live and recordings on their website

Monthly ‘Community’ meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month at 12pm

• See this page under ‘Community Input’
• Next meeting TBD
• Webex link here.

North Carolina

Cumberland-Fayetteville Opioid Response Team Meeting

• Third Tuesday of each month, 10:00-11:30am EST
• In-person at: Cumberland County Department of Public Health
• Next meeting: June 17, 2025, 10:30am EST

Durham County Opioid Settlement Annual Community Meeting

• Thursday, June 5, 2025, 5:30pm-7pm EST
• 200 E. Main St., Durham, NC 27701

Transylvania County CARE Coalition “Opioid Settlement Community Information Session“

• Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 4:00-5:30pm EST
• Rogow Room, Transylvania County Library

Ohio

OneOhio Recovery Foundation Board (info here)

• Full Board Meeting: June 11, 2025, 10:30am EST
• Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99453254681
• Can watch live and recordings on their website
• Audit & Finance Committee: June 11, 2025, 9:30am EST
• Executive Committee: July 23, 2025, 9:00am EST
• Grant Oversight Committee: June 25, 2025, 3:00pm EST
• Personnel Committee: June 3, 2025, 3:00pm EST
• Investment Committee: August 20, 2025, 10:30am EST

Regional Information Sessions (see events calendar for most up-to-date info)

• TBD

Pennsylvania

Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust (meeting info here)

• Board of Trustees Meeting: June 5, 2025, 10:30am-2:30pm EST
• In-person located in Harrisburg
• All are virtual and can be watched live via Zoom and recordings on YouTube 

South Carolina

Opioid Recovery Fund

• SCORF Board Meeting: June 11, 2025, 10:00am EST (info here)
• Coffee Chat: August 1, 2025, 9:30am EST virtual
• This is held the first Friday of the month and is an opportunity to ask questions and hear announcements about opioid settlement funds
• The SCORF Board will open to public comment during Coffee Chat on August 1 and November 7. Advanced registration is required to comment. (info here).

Tennessee

Opioid Abatement Council

• Quarterly Meeting: June 24, 2025, 12:00pm CST (info here)
• Next in-person located in Overton County, TN. Meetings are also available to watch via Teams – All attendees can give public comment
• Recordings and meeting minutes are available on their website

Virginia

Opioid Abatement Authority (meeting info here)

• Grants Committee: June 5, 2025, 12:00pm-2:00pm EST, 24 S. Market St.
• Finance Committee: TBD
• Board Meeting: June 5, 2025, 2:00pm-4:00pm EST, 24. S. Market St.
• More info here.

West Virginia

West Virginia First Foundation, Inc. (meeting info here)

• Board of Directors meeting: June 30, 2025, 10:00am EST
• Questions can be submitted to media@wvfirst.org
• Google Meet link here.

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