'People are dying right now': Advocates say unused opioid settlement money could save lives

'People are dying right now': Advocates say unused opioid settlement money could save lives

Communities across Michigan have received millions of dollars through opioid settlements, but advocates say some money is still sitting unspent while organizations working with addiction and recovery could use it to save lives.East Grand Rapids has approximately $42,871 in settlement funds that have yet to be used, sparking discussion about how and when that money should be spent.Settlement DetailsThe city began participating in national opioid …