On August 8, 2022, now that Wisconsin has received the first opioid settlement payment, DHS and DOJ outlined a proposal to invest funds in strategies supporting harm reduction, capital projects, funding for tribal nations, data collection and surveillance, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Speakers: DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul DHS Director of […]
On June 14, 2022, Wisconsin Health News hosted a panel conversation on the opioid crisis, where panelists dug into the issues around drug overdose death in Wisconsin. They discussed issues related to state and local governments seeing hundreds of millions of dollars through settlements with drugmakers, distributors and others over their alleged role in fueling […]
On June 3, 2022, APALD Wisconsin Rally was joined by nearly 40+ supporting groups and organizations nationally to hold peaceful rallies as a CALL TO ALL in over 35 cities across America at the same time and day. It is the hope of APALD to gain awareness in attempts to save lives and to rally […]
On April 27, 2022, Wisconsin Voices for Recovery hosted their Stand Up For Recovery Ceremony. This event celebrated effective recovery programs and work to address current unmet needs of those suffering from substance use disorder. Agenda: 12:00- 12:10 pm | Paul Krupski 12:10-12:17 pm | John Nygren 12:17-12:24 pm | Speaker Rep. Jon Plumer 12:24-12:31 […]
On March 21, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Paul Krupski, Wisconsin’s Director of Opioid Initiatives, to discuss how the state is tackling the opioid crisis. Wisconsin begins receiving its share of $26 billion in national opioid settlement payments on April 2. Meanwhile opioid overdose deaths continue to rise. The most recent CDC data […]
On March 21, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Paul Krupski, Wisconsin’s Director of Opioid Initiatives, to discuss how the state is tackling the opioid crisis. Wisconsin begins receiving its share of $26 billion in national opioid settlement payments on April 2. Meanwhile opioid overdose deaths continue to rise. The most recent CDC data […]
On November 30, 2021, the Joint Committee on Finance will hold a Section 13.10 meeting on the following: Case: Opioid Litigation, MDL 2804, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General – Department of Justice
On September 15, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Substance Abuse and Prevention held an informational hearing on addiction treatment services featuring: Take a Stand Against Meth Chippewa County Northwest Comprehensive Services Treatment Center Dr. Lona Cook; Cook Chiropractic and Dr. Kris Erlandson; Vernon Clinic of Chiropractic Dr. Jessie Podolak; Phileo Health, LLC Steven Mui; Aurora […]
On July 23, 2021, WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross and Gannett Appleton-Post Crescent Local Government and Social Justice editor and guest host Jessica VanEgeren reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Mandela Barnes: He’s In DOJ’s Clergy Abuse Investigation $26 Billion Opioid Settlement Fear the Deer
On July 23, 2021, WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross and Gannett Appleton-Post Crescent Local Government and Social Justice editor and guest host Jessica VanEgeren reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Mandela Barnes: He’s In DOJ’s Clergy Abuse Investigation $26 Billion Opioid Settlement Fear the Deer
On July 6, 2021, Gov. Tony Evers hosted a news conference in Waukesha regarding local efforts to address the opioid epidemic and Wisconsin Act 57. The governor was joined by President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin Héctor Colón, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
