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Extra $9 million in settlement funds aims to fight opioid crisis locally
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gazette.com, Approved, Local

Extra $9 million in settlement funds aims to fight opioid crisis locally

By Savannah Eller | The Gazette With the processing of new settlements, El Paso and Teller counties are expected to receive about $75 million to combat opioid addiction and deaths over the next 18 years — an increase to estimates when the counties created a joint council to disburse funds.  Last year, the Region 16 Opioid Abatement Council figures had the overall total closer to $66 million awarded by 2038. The funding boost is meant to sustain community programs addressing different facets of the opioid epidemic.  "The vast majority has either not been allocated or not been received," said Erik Stone, Teller County commissioner and council vice chair.  The estimate reflects updates in the nationwide legal process to hold major drug manufacturers financ...
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From farm kid to parliamentarian: Gregory Carlson launches Fremont County commissioner bid
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Rocky Mountain Voice, Approved, Local, Top Stories

From farm kid to parliamentarian: Gregory Carlson launches Fremont County commissioner bid

By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice Gregory Carlson, a Fremont County native known nationally for his work as a parliamentarian, announced his candidacy for District 2 commissioner on Aug. 26 at the Republican meeting in Florence. “After prayerful consideration and the support of my family and friends, I am excited to announce my candidacy for County Commissioner,” Carlson shared in a media release. “Our local businesses, families and seniors are facing increasing pressure from rising costs. I am bringing my experience as a math teacher for 14 years and running my two successful businesses to unite community leaders, make life more affordable and bring prosperity to our community.” Gregory Carlson announces his candidacy for Fremont County Commissioner District 2 during the...
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$7.4 billion later: Purdue, Sacklers strike final opioid settlement deal—but is it justice?
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ABC News, National

$7.4 billion later: Purdue, Sacklers strike final opioid settlement deal—but is it justice?

By Meredith Deliso | ABC News The settlement resolves litigation against the Sacklers over the opioid crisis. All 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories have agreed to sign a $7.4 billion settlement with the company and once-prominent family behind OxyContin, officials announced Monday. The settlement resolves pending litigation against Purdue Pharma, which, under the leadership of the Sackler families, invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, according to the lawsuits. States and cities across the country said it fueled waves of addiction and overdose deaths. The attorneys general in 55 states and territories have signed on to the historic settlement, which they said will end the Sacklers' ownership of Pu...
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