Virginia leads science-backed solutions to the opioid epidemic

Virginia leads science-backed solutions to the opioid epidemic and more state headlines

The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Virginia leads science-backed solutions to the opioid epidemic.” — Cardinal News • “Virginia DMV locations experiences technical difficulties.” — 13newsnow • “Virginia Beach meals tax increase concerns restaurants, tourists.” — WTKR • “Middle school PE class in Virginia helps students learn to ride bikes, some for the first time.” — WUSA9 • “Fairfax leaders angered at being left out of…

Virginia leads science-backed solutions to the opioid epidemic

The addiction and mental health crisis continues to wreak havoc on families in communities across the country. We certainly see it in Virginia, where it impacts more than 150,000 residents and costs our state nearly $5 billion every single year.Growing up in Virginia — where I trained in gymnastics and developed a love for college sports that inspired my future career pursuits — I’ve seen firsthand how this crisis touches American families. That…