Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money By Rachel Spears and Aneri Pattani Aug. 7, 2026

Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money Washington, D.C.’s 2027 fiscal-year blueprint reflects a debate playing out around the U.S.: whether opioid settlement money should be used to free up taxpayer dollars by paying for existing responsibilities instead of new programs. By Rachel Spears and Aneri Pattani Aug. 7, 2026 https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/washington-dc-opioid-settlements-medicaid-budget-supplantation/