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Tucson evaluation firm points to lessons from opioid settlement funding: assess community needs, examine the evidence, and invest strategically TUCSON, Ariz. — August 26, 2026 — A landmark multistate settlement with Meta could bring $233 million to Arizona while requiring significant new protections for children and teenagers using Facebook and Instagram. As states begin considering how settlement resources can best address harms to young people, LeCroy & Milligan Associates, a Tucson-based...

One of the questions I get asked most often—sometimes even by family and friends—is, “What exactly does LeCroy & Milligan Associates do?” It’s a fair question. Phrases like program evaluation, technical assistance, and data-driven decision-making can sound abstract or overly technical. But at the heart of our work is something deeply human: helping organizations make informed decisions that strengthen communities and improve lives. At LMA, we partner with the people and organizations doing...

One of the most interesting comments I’ve ever heard at a conference came from someone who casually said, “I have no problem with research—I just don’t want to listen to anyone talk about it.” As someone who has spent decades in research and program evaluation, that statement stuck with me. And honestly? I understand it. Too often, research is wrapped in jargon, overloaded with technical language, or presented in ways that feel disconnected from everyday life and real community impact. At its...