SUMMARY: A bipartisan coalition, including Tennessee, will receive $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their role in the opioid crisis, with Tennessee set to receive over $90 million. This funding will support addiction treatment and recovery programs over the next 15 years. The Sackler family will contribute up to $6.5 billion, with $1.5 billion in the initial payment. The settlement ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue Pharma, with future governance determined by a selected board. This settlement follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a previous multistate deal with the Sacklers.

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SUMMARY: Bridgestone Americas announced the closure of its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus tire plant, resulting in 700 layoffs effective July 31. The move aims to “optimize its business footprint” and enhance competitiveness amidst a challenging economic environment. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr expressed concerns over the impact on the local community but remains hopeful for job opportunities. Additionally, Bridgestone plans workforce reductions at its Des Moines agriculture tire plant and in corporate positions across the U.S., as well as in Argentina and Brazil. About 4% of the company’s North American and Latin American workforce will be affected.

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SUMMARY: During a visit to flood-damaged areas in Western North Carolina, Donald Trump expressed his consideration to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Accompanied by governors from Tennessee and North Carolina, he toured affected communities like Asheville and met with storm victims, many of whom lack access to safe drinking water. Trump criticized the Biden administration’s response, stating it was inadequate, and promised to assist affected individuals more effectively. He emphasized the need for substantial recovery support and urged the Republican National Committee to help coordinate recovery efforts before heading to California to assess wildfire damage.

The president also suggested shifting more responsibility to individual states for managing disasters.

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