OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Monday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’ s Office announced Opioid settlement funds set for distribution to nearly 40 Oklahoma cities and counties.
Drummond’s office is set to distribute more than $5 million of settlement funds to cities and counties in combating opioid abuse.
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According to AG Drummond, cities and counties that elected to participate in the Opioid Distributor Settlement are set to receive funding as a non-litigating political subdivision.
The State of Oklahoma received its fourth annual payment last month and has received a partial prepayment for year seven of the 18-year payment plan.
“The opioid epidemic continues to harm every region of our state,” Drummond said. “Oklahomans from all walks are threatened by fentanyl and other deadly opioids. Cities and counties that opted to participate in the settlement finally will have the opportunity to fund critical remediation initiatives to fight against this dreadful epidemic.”