Purdue Opioids Settlement Prompts New Business Model
The Sacklers will pay 4.325 billion over nine years under a settlement allowing Purdue Pharma to pursue a new business model. Iowa expects about 25 million for opioid abatement. thousands of victims will receive compensation via bankruptcy. States signed on to fund treatment while Sacklers face ongoing scrutiny.
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Iowa joins antitrust suit against Google Play Store
A bipartisan group of state attorneys general led by Iowa filed an antitrust case Wednesday accusing Google of maintaining a monopoly in Android app distribution. Thirty six states and the District of Columbia seek remedies over Play Store contracts and payments, arguing higher fees and restricted choices harm developers and consumers.
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Cedar Rapids Linn County to seek public input on relief funds
Cedar Rapids officials and Linn County supervisors plan a broad public input process on one time relief funding. They will focus on social services housing and recovery from the derecho, westside flood protection, workforce training, and eligible building projects while avoiding ongoing costs. A competitive proposal process will review projects and offset losses from the pandemic.
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