Politics Jul 02 Democrats say U.S. needs to address protective gear shortage Rep. James Clyburn says urgent action is needed "before this virus spins further out of control." Administration officials say that they have helped the nation boost supplies over the last several months and that most states have at least 30…
Nation May 14 Pandemic wrecks many state budgets, could trigger deep cuts Many states expect their revenue to plunge by 15% to 20% because government-ordered lockdowns have wiped out much of the economy and caused tax collections to evaporate.
Politics Apr 13 WATCH: Trump claims he has 'total' authority over reopening economy Governors made clear Monday they wouldn’t tolerate pressure to act before they deem it safe.
Nation Mar 27 Coronavirus deals one-two financial punch to state budgets The sharp drop in revenue could jeopardize some states' ability to provide basic services.
Economy Feb 25 Drugmaker Mallinckrodt reaches $1.6 billion opioid settlement The English company was one of the highest-volume opioid producers in the U.S. and is seeking bankruptcy protection as part of the deal.
Health Jan 24 Opioid victims can begin filing claims against Purdue Pharma The federal judge overseeing the bankruptcy case of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set a June 30 deadline to file claims against the company.
Nation Oct 21 $260 million deal averts 1st federal trial on opioid crisis Across the U.S., the pharmaceutical industry still faces more than 2,600 other lawsuits over the deadly disaster, and participants in those cases said the latest deal buys them time to try to work out a nationwide settlement of all claims.
Nation Oct 21 Drug companies reach tentative deal to settle opioids lawsuit The tentative deal settles claims by state and local governments against distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKessen and the manufacturer Teva.
Nation Oct 16 Jury selection begins in opioid trial despite delay request Two Ohio counties claim drug companies that made, distributed and sold prescription painkillers engaged in a deadly conspiracy that has inflicted massive damage on their communities and created a public nuisance that costs the counties hundreds of millions of dollars…
Nation Sep 16 Why bankruptcy might not get opioid-maker Purdue Pharma off the hook Some states have made it clear they intend to continue their lawsuits against members of the Sackler family in state courts.