Carroll County Judges Weigh Using Opioid-Settlement Money for Local Recovery, Youth and Prevention Programs
Court members heard multiple requests to spend opioid-settlement funds on community recovery services: a Champions outreach request (reported $10,000), a Green River harm-reduction $25,000 ask for 'barrier relief' and a conceptual 'Second Chance Ranch' that leaders say could be eligible for multi-year support. Members agreed a formal resolution and attorney review are required before allocations.
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Carroll County fiscal court members on Feb. 10 discussed several proposals to spend opioid-settlement funds on local prevention, treatment and workforce-readiness programs, but stopped short of immediate allocations and directed staff to prepare a resolution and seek legal guidance.
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