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Federalist Council joins statewide opioid settlements, city to receive $187,000 over 15 years
Summary
The Federalist City Council unanimously approved joining nine opioid-related settlements negotiated by the Washington State Attorney General, which the city attorney’s office said will yield about $187,000 to the city over 15 years and may fund treatment, prevention and training programs.
The Federalist City Council voted unanimously Sept. 2 to join nine opioid-related settlements negotiated by the Washington State Attorney General, a move that city staff said will make Federalist eligible for roughly $187,000 in payments over 15 years. The settlements include a $105.6 million portion tied to Purdue and the Sackler family and $16.7 million against multiple generic manufacturers; the state’s negotiated distribution directs half of settlement proceeds to local governments and half to the state. "This is an all or nothing proposition," a staff presenter told the council.
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