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Fighting the opioid crisis has become a point of bipartisan agreement for Kansas lawmakers at the state and federal levels. But when push comes to shove, Stacy Chamberlain, program director for Behavioral Health Group's clinic in Overland Park, said those on the frontlines of the battle to fight addiction often don't get a seat at the table. That is especially true when it comes to getting the necessary funding to help Kansans. "We're all out there scrapping for funds," Chamberlain said. "But I do think that at times we're not given the opportunity to even apply for those or to say, 'Hey, ...