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
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
On September 8, 2022, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following items: Department of Justice requests the creation of 0.50 FTE GPR permanent position in fiscal year 2022-23 in the department’s general program operations appropriation under s. 20.455(1)(a) for two additional investigators in its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Department […]
On August 26, 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: Evers Renews Calls to Cut Taxes Kenosha Remains Epicenter for Wisconsin Politics GOP Seeks to Dismiss Abortion Lawsuit Opioid Funds in Limbo Lawsuit: Public Defenders
On August 26, 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: Evers Renews Calls to Cut Taxes Kenosha Remains Epicenter for Wisconsin Politics GOP Seeks to Dismiss Abortion Lawsuit Opioid Funds in Limbo Lawsuit: Public Defenders
On August 24, 2022, Attorney General Josh Kaul, DHS Secretary Karen Timberlake, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett and Senator Jon Erpenbach addressed the Joint Finance Committee delay in distributing critical opioid settlement relief funds.
On August 17, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services held a news conference regarding their Fentanyl public health advisory. DHS has issued a public health advisory to inform state residents about the risks of drugs laced with fentanyl. The synthetic substance is responsible for a dramatic increase in overdose deaths in the state. Speakers: Dr. Jasmine Zapata, Chief […]
