$300 million from opioid settlement inbound to local communities

The opioid crisis continues to leave devastating impacts across every corner of the country as overdose deaths continue to skyrocket. Alabama is no exception.  Earlier this year, the state was awarded $249 million in settlements from numerous pharmaceutical companies, eligible for specific purposes established under the terms of the agreement. Much of that fund is earmarked for initiatives to combat the crisis, including abuse prevention, treatment and recovery programs.  Under the leadership of Attorney General Steve Marshall, local jurisdictions slated to receive millions of dollars are bein