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55 attorneys general agree to $7.4 billion Purdue settlement
The Register Herald - Ohio
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July 1, 2025
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost last week announced the attorneys general of 49 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories have signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
AG Ford backs bill targeting youth substance abuse
Silver State Times - Nevada
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June 30, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, alongside 38 other attorneys general, has endorsed the bipartisan Youth Substance...
Health Ranger Report: Adapt 2030’s David DuByne elaborates on the escalating global supply chain crisis
Natural News
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June 25, 2025
Health Ranger Report: Adapt 2030’s David DuByne elaborates on the escalating global supply chain crisis (Note: This article is based on a "Health Ranger Report" interview posted Dec. 22, 2023 on Brighteon.com.) Houthi rebel attacks on cargo ships...
Report highlights gaps in healthcare access within justice system
Marianas Variety
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THE CNMI Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a report, Examining Access to Adequate Healthcare within the Northern Mariana Islands’ Justice System, following an in-person briefing, series of web briefings, and tour...
SHS announces upcoming spay and neuter clinic
Marianas Variety
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(SHS) — Saipan Humane Society is pleased to announce an upcoming spay and neuter clinic with visiting veterinarian Dr. Mariah Coakley, scheduled for July 1-3 and July 7-9, 2025. Appointments are now open and can be booked online through the SHS...
How the reorganization of the US Department of Health impacts the US Territories
Pasquines
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June 26, 2025
In late March, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a sweeping restructuring plan to streamline the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and cut an estimated 10,000 full-time jobs. This...
CNMI launches Aquatic Health Code to protect swimmers and strengthen public health
Marianas Variety
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THE CNMI, through the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is taking a major step forward in public health by launching its first-ever Aquatic Health Code. This new initiative, led by the CNMI CHCC Environmental Health Disease Prevention Program in...
Acting governor OKs local spending measures
Marianas Variety
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David M. Apatang LIEUTENANT Gov. David M. Apatang, in his capacity as acting governor, on Friday approved three local bills appropriating gambling revenues for Saipan’s programs and services and amending a local appropriation for the Rota Casino...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week
Marianas Variety
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Flags from most of the Micronesian islands participating in the regional summit this week fly outside the International Conference Center in Majuro on Monday. Photo by Giff Johnson MAJURO — The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials...
Northern Mariana Islands move forward with comprehensive waste management plan
Pasquines
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June 16, 2025
The Northern Mariana Islands is making notable progress toward improving its approach to waste management through the Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (CISWMP). A public hearing took place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:00...
New Rotary Club of Saipan officers sworn in
Marianas Variety
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GREG Borja will assume the presidency of the Rotary Club of Saipan starting July 1, after he and the incoming leadership were sworn into office on Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza. This will be Borja’s second term as president of the Rotary Club. He...
Sen. Babauta urges support for AMC gateway designation at Saipan airport
Marianas Variety
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Celina R. Babauta SENATOR Celina R. Babauta is urging the CNMI community to “build, not block” the economic opportunities tied to the possible designation of the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport as a U.S. Air Force Air Mobility...
OPINION | Saipan: Stop repeating. Start reinventing.
Marianas Variety
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LET’S be honest. Saipan’s tourism marketing still feels stuck in 2005. We’re recycling the same beach photos, the same slogans, and brochures that haven’t aged well. Meanwhile, Palau is promoting sustainability, Bali is welcoming remote workers...
Saipan Humane Society: Recent and upcoming clinics
Marianas Variety
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THE Saipan Humane Society is excited to announce that visiting veterinarian Dr. Katie Hayward and veterinary technician Emily from Banfield Foundation successfully treated 307 patients during a seven-day clinic on the island. These patients came...
Shriners Children’s Hawaii provides essential orthopedic care in CNMI
Marianas Variety
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(Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.) — From June 2 to 4, CHCC Public Health Services in partnership with Shriners Hospitals for Children Hawaii delivered vital orthopedic services to 84 children and adolescents from Saipan, Tinian, and Rota — including...
Maine to receive $26 million as part of $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
WABI - Maine
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June 18, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - The state of Maine is expected to receive $26 million from Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, as part of the $7.4 billion settlement that will resolve lawsuits over the company’s role in creating and...
Virgin Islands Could Receive $1.5 million From Purdue Pharma Settlement
St. Thomas Source
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June 18, 2025
Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announces that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family....
West Virginia to get up to $53 million from opioid lawsuit settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family
The Morgan Messenger - West Virginia
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June 17, 2025
Attorney General JB McCuskey has announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. He made the...
Maine to receive $26M as part of $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 17, 2025
The state of Maine is expected to receive $26 million from Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, as part of the $7.4 billion settlement that will resolve lawsuits over the company's role in creating and worsening the nationwide opioid...
Nebraska to receive up to $19.7 million in settlement with Purdue Pharma
Central Nebraska Today
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Courtesy NEBRASKA — Attorney General Hilgers today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and...