Pennsylvania counties face tough choices on spending $2B opioid settlement funds

By: Halie Kampman, Penn State; Brian King, Penn State; Glenn Sterner, University of Kentucky; Kristina P. Brant, Penn State, and Maya Weinberg, Penn State, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 7, 2025

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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By Halie Kampman, Penn State; Brian King, Penn State; Glenn Sterner, University of Kentucky; Kristina P. Brant, Penn State, and Maya Weinberg, Penn State

In communities across Pennsylvania, local officials are deciding how to spend over US$2 billion dollars from the state’s opioid settlement agreements.

For many, the task is proving promising yet challenging – and raises questions about how to best navigate complex local needs.

Pennsylvania will receive the money over 18 years …

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