Attorney General Tim Griffin attended a ceremony marking the completion of the main structure for the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. The center is funded primarily by an opioid settlement grant.
“Today marks a significant step in bringing this premier research center to Arkansas. I am beyond excited about the progress on the physical structure and the team that Arkansas Children’s is building to lead and staff NCOR.
“As I have said since I first announced the opioid settlement grant that is funding the majority of NCOR, this center will serve not only to provide critical insights into the impact of opioids on unborn babies, newborns, and developing children, but it will also raise Arkansas’s profile as a national leader in health care research,” Griffin stated.
Arkansas Children’s CEO Marcy Doderer commented on the project’s importance: “The opioid crisis has profoundly impacted Arkansas families, a reality we witness daily across our NICU, clinics, and ER. By establishing this center, we are boldly advancing a healthier future for children across our region and nation. The brilliant capacity of our dedicated team, both current and future, will deliver a better today and healthier tomorrow for every child affected by this crisis.”
The Office of the Arkansas Attorney General operates from Little Rock and provides legal support statewide through various divisions focused on consumer protection, civil litigation, criminal matters, fraud reporting resources, public safety issues, and community initiatives. More information can be found at its official website. The office also addresses public integrity initiatives and offers legal opinions as well as Freedom of Information Act request handling (source).
Tim Griffin has served as Attorney General since January 2023. His background includes roles as Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s Second Congressional District, officer in the Arkansas Army National Guard with deployments including Iraq, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and positions within federal government agencies.
The Arkansas Attorney General’s office supports consumer protection services and public safety efforts throughout the state (source). Its headquarters are located at 101 West Capitol Avenue in Little Rock (source).
