Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-Designee Kirsten Johnson received bipartisan approval in a Senate Committee earlier this month. Prior to that, she led the Public Health Department in the city of Milwaukee during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She now leads the state as the Medicaid program unwinds from pandemic enrollment and faces other […]
On September 28, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Education held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 108: the definition of “strip search” for the purpose of the prohibition against strip-searching a pupil Assembly Bill 293: defining critical mapping data for school safety plans Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 403: restrictions […]
On August 3, 2023, Attorney General Josh Kaul along with Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan and Julia Olsen from Public Health Madison Dane County, discussed additional NARCAN® provided to the Wisconsin State Patrol thanks to the millions of dollars Wisconsin has received from lawsuits against opioids manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. 31,560 additional doses of […]
On July 13, 2023, the Wisconsin Overdose Fatality Review State Advisory Group held a meeting. Agenda: Welcome and Opening Comments Updates on overdose and substance use disorder prevention efforts among Advisory Group agencies Updates on state level OFR recommendations previously brought to the Advisory Group State level OFR recommendation presentations: WI State Patrol should have […]
On May 23, 2023, the Senate Committee on Education held a public hearing on the following: Bueno, Sydney Of Stevens Point, as a Member on the Professional Standards Council, to serve for the term ending December 1, 2025 Means, Antoinette Of Milwaukee, as a Member on the Professional Standards Council, to serve for the term […]
On May 2, 2023, the Joint Committee on Finance held an executive session followed by a Section 13.10 meeting on the 2023-25 biennial budget on the following: Section 13.10 Meeting: Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General Case: Teva Global Opioid Settlement Agreement Case: Allergan Public Global Opioid Settlement Agreement Case: Walmart Settlement Agreement […]
On May 1, 2023, the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH) Executive Committee held a meeting. Agenda: Call to Order – Jessica Barrickman Welcome and introductions Review and approval of the minutes of February 27, 2023 Review of minutes from joint meeting with the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (SCAODA) Executive Committee […]
On April 13, 2023, the Wisconsin Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) State Advisory Group met. The mission of the group is to reduce overdose fatalities in Wisconsin through support of the overdose fatality review process and recommendations of the local multi-disciplinary teams. Agenda: Welcome and Opening Comments: Autumn Lacy Connie and Kostelac, Medical College of Wisconsin […]
On April 6, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Paul Krupski, Director of Opioid Initiatives held a news conference regarding the $10 million DHS awarded to three organizations for the construction of spaces designed to provide treatment and recovery support services for women. New and renovated buildings will provide much-needed space for women with […]
On February 28, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association will host their annual legislative conference. This program features events from day 1 and includes coverage on the following: 9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors 9:05 a.m. – Legislative Annual Video and Opening Remarks Mark D. O’Connell, WCA […]
On September 9, 2022, Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Opioid Settlement Funds WEC Approves Guidance for Voters with Disabilities Gov. Evers Education Budget Proposal Biden Visits Milwaukee’s Laborfest
