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January 02, 2023
Consensus Forecasting Group increases state general fund revenue estimates
Economists optimistic about FY 2023 and FY 2024
December 30, 2022
Attorney General Cameron Announces More Than $197 Million Settlement with Pharmacies CVS, Walgreens for Role in Opioid Epidemic
Attorney General Cameron today announced settlements with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Walgreens for the companies’ role in the opioid epidemic. Kentucky will receive over $197 million.
December 22, 2022
Counties form national network of opioid settlement decision makers
Four Kentuckians selected to represent county excellence in opioid settlement implementation
December 22, 2022
Attorney General Cameron Announces Over $114 Million Agreement with Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Teva, Allergan
This agreement brings Kentucky’s total of settlement dollars from companies responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic to over $645 million.
December 21, 2022
Attorney General Cameron Announces More Than $53 Million Agreement with Walmart
Attorney General Cameron today delivered on his promise to fight back against the opioid epidemic by announcing a more than $53 million agreement with Walmart for its role in furthering the opioid epidemic.
December 21, 2022
Eastern Kentucky community announces action plan for rebuilding
Knott County site includes homes, community centers, schools, infrastructure
December 21, 2022
Apply today for 2023 NACo Achievement Awards
Early bird registration ends March 3, 2023.
December 20, 2022
Counties r​eceive first payments from opioid settlement
Counties should receive a total of seven payments this month (Dec. 2022), including two from the Distributor’s settlement and five from the J&J settlement.