SEATTLE — The Attorney General’s Office started today a sign-on process for city and county governments across Washington to join recent opioid settlements of up to $122.2 million with Purdue Pharma and eight generic opioid manufacturers.

“Companies made millions while our communities were harmed because of the opioid epidemic,” Attorney General Nick Brown said. “All eligible cities and counties should sign onto these settlements. These funds can help save lives and support community projects across the state.”

SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Brown today released the following statement after the federal government agreed to temporarily pause implementation of harmful new restrictions on access to public benefit programs:
 
"I’m glad there is a temporary pause in enforcement of this harmful policy, which has caused confusion and chaos for Washington’s safety net programs. But relief through September 3 is not enough. All Washingtonians should be able to access critical services without fear.”
 

SEATTLE – El procurador general Nick Brown presentó ayer una denuncia por incumplimiento de contrato contra la empresa Fidelity Information Services (FIS) para que se le prohíba divulgar de forma ilegal la información privada y personal de más de un millón de habitantes de Washington que perciben o han solicitado beneficios de asistencia alimentaria, para destinarla a las iniciativas de deportación del gobierno federal.

SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for unlawfully canceling more than $4 million in congressionally approved funds intended to help the state provide shelter and support to migrants as they await further action on their asylum or other immigration claims.