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Michigan Cities and Counties Have Spent 18% of Opioid Settlement Funds
Local governments spent $38 million, while $176 million remained in bank accounts and a dozen counties had spent none, the report said.
- A new report from the Michigan Attorney General released Thursday revealed local governments have spent only 17.7% of opioid settlement funds received since checks began arriving three years ago.
- Local Michigan governments currently hold $176 million in settlement funds, as many municipalities prioritized long-term planning over immediate spending to ensure sustainable results.
- Through Dec. 10, local jurisdictions received $214 million but spent just $38 million; among cities, Warren with $2.7 million and Farmington Hills with $1.7 million had not spent any funds as of December.
- Attorney General Dana Nessel stated the office aims to provide spending guidance and data to ensure funds remain focused on "recovery, prevention, and healing" across the state.
- Drug deaths in Michigan dropped to about 1,700 in 2025, the lowest figure since 2013, while Amy Dolinky of the Michigan Association noted more spending will occur as recent planning concludes.
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