Nevada’s Attorney General Aaron Ford has stepped up in a big way, locking in about $58 million for state and local governments as part of the nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. This isn’t just another payout—it’s a strong push for accountability and public safety, taking on those who fueled the opioid crisis through aggressive, misleading marketing.

Under the deal, Purdue and its infamous founding family are stripped of their ability to sell opioids in the U.S. and face financial penalties designed to support addiction treatment, prevention programs, and long-term recovery within Nevada’s communities. Funding arrives over the next 15 years, with the bulk delivered in the first three.

Ford emphasized that this isn’t a one-off effort—it’s part of a broader, consistent strategy to hunt down the real culprits in the opioid scourge and help Nevadans regain control of their lives. He’s already brought in nearly $1.2 billion from related settlements.

Yet the crisis isn’t in the past: fentanyl is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Clark County. Health officials confirm that roughly 75% of opioid addictions began with prescriptions—making this settlement a major step toward restoring personal responsibility and economic stability.

But let’s be clear: legal settlements don’t rebuild broken families or restore lost trust overnight. The real work will be done locally—by accountable lawmakers, dedicated treatment providers, and civic leaders who insist funds are properly managed and reach those in need.

Is Nevada ready to invest wisely? Will our community demand transparency and measure outcomes carefully? These are the questions voters should pressure their leaders to answer.

Source: Fox Reno & AG Office press statements 

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