Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced an extension to the deadline for counties and local municipalities to register for payments from the $1.2 billion national Kroger settlement. The new deadline is now Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. This settlement will provide approximately $42 million over 11 years to Michigan’s state and local governments to combat the opioid crisis.
AG Nessel, who has prioritized addressing the opioid epidemic since taking office, urged all eligible municipalities to submit their participation paperwork. “This settlement cannot erase the profound impact of the opioid epidemic, but it is a significant step toward holding companies accountable,” Nessel said. The funds will be used for opioid use disorder treatment and other remediation efforts.
For more information, visit: the Opioid Settlement Distribution website at michigan.gov.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
