Advocates push state to hold public hearing on opioid settlement spending

Advocates are pushing the state to hold a public hearing on the use of opioid settlement funding after reports about questionable spending.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 475

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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Advocates for people whose lives have been battered by addiction want New Jersey officials to host a hearing on the use of opioid settlement funds in the wake of reports that money is being squandered by some local governments on community events or police programs that do little to address the problem.

The New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition joined 50 treatment and advocacy organizations and 100 individuals in a request Tuesday …

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