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Mississippi’s $370M Windfall: A Turning Point in the Opioid Battle

August 16, 2024

Mississippi stands at a pivotal moment in its battle against the opioid crisis, as the state is set to receive approximately $370 million from national opioid settlements. This financial windfall presents a significant opportunity to reshape addiction treatment and prevention policies across the state. Decision-makers are still developing plans for distributing the funds, as they […]

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Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism File Intervenor Complaint Against DOJ for Unlawful Withholding of Funds

August 8, 2024

Counterterrorism Attorney Chris Paulos says the Department of Justice’s actions have exacerbated victims’ trauma. Levin Papantonio (LP) announced the filing of an intervenor complaint on behalf of victims of state-sponsored terrorism against the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Attorney General Merrick Garland (Case 1:24-cv-01865-APM). The complaint alleges the unlawful withholding of funds from […]

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