The deadline for local governments to receive funds from the $7.6 billion Purdue Pharma National Opioid Settlement is September 30. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding eligible municipalities that have not yet joined the settlement to complete and submit their participation forms before the deadline. Michigan governments stand to receive up to $154 million over the next 15 years, which is dependent, in part, on the participation of local governments.

“While I am proud of the work that my office has done to help secure this settlement, its impact will be measured by how effectively these funds reach the local communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis,” said Nessel when encouraging local government participation last month. “It is my hope that every eligible local government participates so these dollars can save as many lives as possible.”