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Officials warn against using funds for basic services. -
Payments will go to every state in the nation after state AGs sign on to settlement.
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WYPR reporter Scott Maucione joins the news wrap to share the latest development on Baltimore's multi-million-dollar opioid settlements. -
Judge Fletcher-Hill offered the city a retrial or lower payout. -
The nonbinding suggestions will help localities reduce issues with addiction.
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The news comes as the Trump administration plans to cut grants for Naloxone. -
The grant money comes from settlements with opioid companies. -
The initial funds will go to setting up a governance structure for the money. -
The legislation plans to increase oversight over the massive windfall the state is getting from drug companies.
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The first hearings since litigation with companies will start after a judge awards abatement funds to the city.
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