Kentucky's Attorney General announced a historic $110 million settlement with Kroger in the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis in the Commonwealth. Half of the funds will be transferred directly to cities, counties, and municipalities for their own programming, while the other half will be entrusted to the Kentucky Opioid Advisory Commission for prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. The settlement comes after a lawsuit was filed against Kroger for its role in distributing opioids in the state. Attorney General Coleman emphasized the importance of holding accountable those responsible for contributing to the crisis and acknowledged the impact on those directly affected by opioid addiction.
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