Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Skeptical Of Opioid Epidemic Settlement With Drugmakers

Philadelphia PA

22 July, 2021

12:09 PM

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CBS Philadelphia July 22, 2021 A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general announced on Wednesday a national settlement with drugmakers over the opioid epidemic. Companies that make opioid painkillers will pay $26 billion to states and local governments. States have 30 days to decide whether to accept the deal. Local governments will have 150 days. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.