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Mississippi
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70% abatement share: No opportunities available (not required). The has not established recurring opportunities for the public to provide input on uses of the 70% abatement share.[1]
15% state share: No opportunities available (not required). The state has not established recurring opportunities for the public to provide input on uses of its 15% share.[2]
15% local share: Up to each locality (not required). Local governments are not required to seek public input on uses of their collective 15% share. However, each may choose to seek such input. Watch for other opportunities to weigh in on city and county spending decisions, such as city council meetings and town halls.
It depends. As of September 1, 2024, Mississippi has not established any settlement-funded grant opportunities for which community organizations are eligible to apply. Local governments may create grant programs to distribute their share of funds. The existence, parameters, and processes for local settlement grant programs will vary by locality, so stay alert for new opportunities. Visit the (OpioidSettlementTracker.com and Legal Action Center) for the most up-to-date information on settlement grant opportunities for community organizations.
A single resource containing opioid settlement-related updates on the 70% abatement share could not be found.[3]
A single resource containing state share updates could not be found.[4] The state Attorney General’s website contains information related to the litigation only.
For updates on the local share, a good starting point is to check the website for your county board of supervisors, city council, or local health department.
You can also from Community Education Group’s , which tracks information about the 13 states of Appalachia.
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