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PA Opioid Settlement Money Now Open to Public Defenders

HARRISBURG — In a reversal, the board overseeing Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement money approved Bucks County’s decision to spend a share of its funds on a public defender — an action that could influence local spending choices across the state. The move represents a victory — if only a modest one — for a range of groups: recovery and harm reduction organizations critical of law enforcement spending, local leaders who want more flexibility with …

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Pennsylvania opens door for opioid funds to support overwhelmed public defenders

The move represents a victory for a range of groups, including advocates who argue public defenders play a vital role in helping people dealing with addiction.

2 months ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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