(CONCHO, OK) Cheyenne and Arapaho Governor Reggie Wassana announces a one-time distribution of $3.2M from the nationwide Opioid Settlement for drug treatment, recovery, prevention, and educational programs.
The settlement is a part of the opioid settlement reached in 2022 with the ‘Johnson & Johnson Settlement’ and the ‘Big 3 Distributor’s Settlement’ for communities affected by the opioid crisis.
These funds are from settlements between Native American tribes, drug distributors, manufacturers, and other companies. The tribes are restricted on how the funds will be used and must be used for approved opioid abatement purposes outlined in the joint framework agreed to by the Tribes.
“Over the next several months, the Tribes will conduct strategic planning for the best use of the funds, keeping aligned with the approved opioid abatement purposes agreed to.” Gov. Wassana said. “Once that process is complete, we can submit a proposed resolution to the legislature to appropriate funds following the legislative process to help battle the opioid epidemic.”
To read the official release visit https://www.cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov/news/cheyenne-and-arapaho-tribes-receive-3-2m-for-prevention-and-recovery-services
For more information contact the Office of the Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Communications Officer Chris Roman Nose at 405-397-0395.
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