OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s attorney general is refusing all political donations from prescription drug manufacturers and distributors. Attorney General Mike Hunter received $3,500 in donations from political action committees associated with drugmakers in July and August. “He did not think it was appropriate to accept campaign donations from any opioid manufacturer — even those not involved in the lawsuit,” said Robyn Matthews, Hunter’s campaign manager. “Mike Hunter will always do the right thing.”Hunter has prioritized fighting the opioid epidemic since he was appointed in February by Republican Gov. He has urged U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to pursue opioid manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Source: National Post November 06, 2017 18:56 UTC