Cost of local crime cited by county leaders DOVER — The Strafford and Rockingham county commissioners, along with five other Granite State counties and several communities, have filed a series of lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies they believe are responsible...

Commissioner said any proceeds would go to recovery programs BRENTWOOD — The Rockingham County Commission has retained a law firm to sue opioid makers and plans to use any proceeds for county recovery programs, said Commissioner Tom Tombarello. By unanimous...

Official said county has spent millions dealing with drug crisis DOVER — The Strafford County Commissioners have authorized a lawsuit against prescription opioid manufacturers, marketers and distribution companies they say are responsible for “millions” the county has spent fighting...

By ROGER AMSDEN, LACONIA DAILY SUN LACONIA — Belknap County is considering joining in legal action against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in the opioid epidemic. Source: https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/county-considers-suing-drug-makers-to-cover-costs-of-opioid-epidemic/article_2bd87a2f-4c48-5e44-9549-9e3b8e367f0a.html