Construction Sites to ‘Stand down’ to Address Opioid Abuse
Work at dozens of constructions sites across Connecticut will be suspended in the coming days to draw attention to the problem of opioid abuse in the construction industry.
New Resources Available to Tackle Opioids in Construction Industry
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) rolled new resources on Tuesday to help residential construction companies address the opioid crisis facing the home building industry.
Connecticut Among Top States in Spending Opioid Crisis Aid
Connecticut has wasted little time spending emergency money from the federal government aimed at fighting the opioid crisis, ranking ninth among states in the percentage of funds received that have been spent, according to an Associated Press analysis of the first wave of grants.
Federal Reserve: State Spent Almost 1 Percent of Expenditures on Opioid Crisis
Connecticut spent almost 1 percent of total state government expenditures on costs associated with the opioid crisis in fiscal year 2015.
