Governor Josh Stein has advocated for the establishment of a Fentanyl Control Unit in North Carolina. He was joined by law enforcement officials and residents affected by the fentanyl crisis to push for funding dedicated to curbing narcotics flow into the state.
“Too many North Carolinians continue to die from fentanyl and too many families have lost a loved one to overdose. We must do more to stop the fentanyl crisis and save lives,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I urge the North Carolina House to pass a budget that funds a Fentanyl Control Unit, keeps our communities safe, and allows law enforcement to do their job.”
Debbie Dalton, founder of HD Life Foundation and an advocate for fentanyl awareness, shared her personal tragedy: “Losing my son to a fentanyl overdose is a heartbreak that will never heal. Our state must do everything it can so that more families do not find themselves with that same grief.”
Governor Stein’s 2025-2027 budget proposal includes provisions for this unit, comprising law enforcement officers and prosecutors focused on removing fentanyl from streets. Previously, as Attorney General, Stein led efforts against opioid companies resulting in over $55 billion settlements, with North Carolina receiving over $1 billion. He also successfully lobbied Congress for $300 million investment in border fentanyl scanners and supported the Stop Counterfeit Pill Act.
