LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The deadline for Michigan’s municipalities to register for funds from the Walgreens National Opioids Settlement has been extended to September 20.

This extension allows more time for local governments, like cities, townships, and counties, to participate in the settlement and receive direct payments.

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Michigan’s Walgreens settlement requires that Michigan join the Walgreens National Opioids Settlement. The settlement allows 278 local units of government in Michigan to participate. The Department of Attorney General has a full list of eligible subdivisions on its website.

The settlement is expected to provide up to $338 million to Michigan municipalities over an 18-year period.