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Michigan could see over $100 million in opioid settlement money this year

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August 19, 2024

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(CBS DETROIT) – Michigan could see more than $100 million from opioid settlement payments in 2024, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Advocates say that this year’s lump sum payment could be so big because multiple settlements are coming down the pike. Kroger, McKinsey and Walgreens are just a few of the companies with settlements coming to Michigan.

“Some of the most important spending has been increasing naloxone distribution; that’s the overdose reversal medication,” said Jonathan Soltman, the director of the Opioid Policy Institute. “Trying to target high-risk communities and make sure that we get more of that medication in the hands of people that need it most. We’re starting to see some of the success from that.”

In the years since the opioid settlement, money has begun flowing into Michigan. Advocates say that money has been used for a wide range of resources and services. That includes increasing Naloxone access and creating new services like the city of Detroit’s 24-hour rapid response team. Advocates say they’re pleased with many of the ways the funding has been used — but there’s still room for improvement.

“I think communities are apprehensive to spend funds. Or maybe not spending it on what we would consider as directly impacting those that have been impacted by the opiate epidemic,” said Duneya Barash, the director of operations at Face Addiction Now.

Michigan will see more than $1 billion over the next 20 years or so from opioid settlements. MDHHS says the money the state receives this year will be split between state and local governments to allocate as they see fit within federal and state guidelines. Barash says she’s hoping to see even more focus on services.

“Being able to offer transportation to and from treatment services, being able to answer people’s questions and have a real-life person there to answer them and having case management that actually goes out and meets with people in the community. I think just those low-barrier services are a game changer,” Barash said.

About 80% of the funding Michigan received in the last year has been allocated according to MDHHS.

Elle Meyers

Elle Meyers joined the CBS News Detroit team in April of 2023 after spending two years covering Michigan’s capitol. Elle is an Oregon native and a graduate of the University of Oregon (go Ducks!), where she double majored in journalism and political science, both of which have served her well in her journey to Detroit.

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WATCH: New Dr Pepper ‘Fansville’ commercial teases Michigan, Connor Stalions

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August 19, 2024

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WATCH: New Dr Pepper ‘Fansville’ commercial teases Michigan, Connor Stalions

Dr Pepper has been the official sponsor of college football going on 10 years. The soda company has released its season 7 promo video for ‘Fansville’. The minute-long video talks about all the new things in college football. The video begins by stating the 12-team Playoff is about to begin.

Then it transitions to a fan being heartbroken that ‘someone is stealing their signs’ which pokes fun at Michigan’s sign-stealing saga involving former Michigan staffer, Connor Stalions.

There are plenty of other references in the video. Texas’ starting quarterback Quinn Ewers will be among the stars of Fansville — he is the new Deputy. The commercial also shows fans playing a highly-anticipated video game, which is presummingly College Football 25. Fans are eagerly boarding the ‘hype train’ before it derails, etc.

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The sign-stealing scandal is an ongoing investigation for the University of Michigan. Stalions, who resigned from Michigan, is now a defensive coordinator in the high school ranks. He is set to have a documentary on Netflix releasing on August 27 potentially sharing his side of the story.

The NCAA has yet to hand Michigan an official Notice of Allegations letter but that’s expected to be handed down anytime now. The Wolverines then have time to respond and this could go on for another year before we know any official punishment facing Michigan.

Former coach Jim Harbaugh has been handed a four-year show cause including a one-year suspension if he chose to return to college football. But being in the NFL, it’s a slim to none chance Harbaugh ever returns to college football.

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How to watch Monday's NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway

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August 19, 2024

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How to watch Monday's NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway

Nearly 150 laps remain in the NASCAR Cup race, which will resume Monday morning at Michigan International Speedway.

The USA Network broadcast will resume at 11 a.m. ET. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Chase Elliott led when the race was stopped Sunday after 51 of 200 laps.

The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies when the race restarts. There is less than a 5% chance of rain for when the race will run.

Details for Monday’s Cup race at Michigan International Speedway

(All times Eastern)

START: Drivers are to be at their cars at 10:40 a.m. … The green flag is scheduled to wave at 11:05 a.m.

PRE-RACE: Garage opens at 9 a.m.

DISTANCE: The race is 200 laps (400 miles) on the 2-mile track. … 51 laps have been run.

STAGES: Stage 2 ends at Lap 120.

TV/RADIO: USA Network will broadcast the race at 11 a.m. … Motor Racing Network coverage begins at 11 a.m. … SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry the MRN broadcast.

FORECAST: The Weather Underground forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 67 degrees and a 2% chance of rain.

AT THIS POINT: Chase Elliott leads the race after 51 of 200 laps. Bubba Wallace won the opening stage.

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Teen missing in Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach; water search ends due to dangerous conditions: CPD

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August 18, 2024

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Teen missing in Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach; water search ends due to dangerous conditions: CPD

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CHICAGO (WLS) — A water search for a teen missing in the lake at a South Side beach was called off Sunday evening.

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A 16-year-old boy went missing around 3:42 p.m. in the 7700 block of East 77th Street, Chicago police said. He went into the water and did not resurface.

Chicago Fire Department officials said divers did a water search in Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach in South Shore. The search was ended for the night due to dangerous water conditions.

A beach hazard warning has been in effect this weekend until 4 a.m. Tuesday due to dangerous water conditions with rip currents in Lake Michigan, ABC7 Meteorologist Phil Schwarz said.