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Ohio is poised to become the 2nd state to restrict gender-affirming care for adults
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Associated Press) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced proposals this month that transgender advocates say could block access to gender-affirming care provided by independent clinics and general practitioners, leaving… Read More
A court pauses federal policy allowing abortion clinic operators to get grants — but only in Ohio
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court has paused enforcement of a federal government regulation that allows abortion providers to receive federal family planning money — but only in Ohio, where… Read More
The demand for private school vouchers is so much that the price tag is exceeding budgets in some states
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — In some states, higher-income families can now use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition with school vouchers — and more people than projected are taking… Read More
Kroger agrees to pay up to $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
CINCINNATI (AP) — One of the nation’s largest grocery chains is the latest company to agree to settle lawsuits over the U.S. opioid crisis. In a deal announced Friday, the… Read More
A ruling clears the way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims and protect the Sacklers from lawsuits
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal court ruling cleared the way Tuesday for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids. The 2nd… Read More
US Opioid Lawsuits On Verge Of Settlements With 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The yearslong effort by state and local governments in the U.S. to force the pharmaceutical industry to help pay to fix a nationwide opioid addiction and… Read More
Opioid Negotiations Fail to Produce Deal Just Before Trial
Negotiations aimed at reaching a major settlement in the nation’s opioid litigation reached an impasse Friday. Key differences were between state attorneys general and lawyers representing local governments, rather than… Read More
Drug Distributor Shares Jump After Settlement Report
Shares of big drug distributors are climbing after a report that they have made an offer to settle litigation over the opioid crisis. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations,… Read More
Study: Opioid Crisis Cost US Economy $631B Over 4 Years
The opioid crisis cost the U.S. economy $631 billion from 2015 through last year — and it may keep getting more expensive, according to a study released Tuesday by the… Read More
Judge Will Halt Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma, Its Owners For 6 Months
A judge will halt lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and its owners for six months in hopes of finalizing a settlement over the OxyContin maker’s role in the national opioid crisis,… Read More
Purdue Pharma Asks Judge to Stop Lawsuits Against Sacklers
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on Wednesday asked a bankruptcy court judge to halt all lawsuits against the company and its former directors, including members of the Sackler family, which owns… Read More
Chaotic Talks Show Challenge of Reaching Opioid Settlement
For months, the judge overseeing national litigation over the opioids crisis urged all sides to reach a settlement that could end thousands of lawsuits filed by state and local governments…. Read More