July 2, 2025

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NJ state budget’s opioid settlement fund distribution draws criticism

New Jersey lawmakers tapped millions of dollars from the state’s settlement funds from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers as part of the budget enacted Monday, allocating the money to four hospitals in a move that incensed some community advocates and the state attorney general. RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, Cooper University Hospital, and Hackensack Medical Center

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