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Name Released of In-Custody Death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and the results are pending.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Sign Bipartisan Legislation Passed by Congress to Help Halt Flow of Illicit Fentanyl into the United States
Baldwin supported bipartisan legislation will help promote the latest in chemical screening devices and scientific support to detect and intercept fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
Dec 22nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
County Board Authorizes Lawsuit Against Opioid Drug Makers
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner is predicting more than 325 opioid related deaths in 2017.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
County Board Considers Lawsuit Against Opioid Drug Makers
The resolution specifies that outside counsel would only be compensated if Milwaukee County receives a financial benefit as a result of any claims made against a company.
Oct 17th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Help Halt Flow of Illicit Fentanyl into the United States
Baldwin joins Markey, Rubio, Brown and Capito to help promote the latest in chemical screening devices and scientific support to detect and intercept fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
Apr 28th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Supervisor Wasserman Outraged at Conduct of Sheriff Clarke
"Sheriff Clarke, I hope Trump takes you. Good luck in Washington. Go in peace."
Dec 15th, 2016 by Sup. Sheldon Wasserman
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin backs multi-agency project to share opioid data
Initiative will create nation’s largest opioid overdose surveillance system
Dec 5th, 2016 by Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee County on pace for a record-setting year of opioid overdose deaths
Analysis from city’s new partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin also shows growing prevalence of fentanyl in overdose cases
Nov 30th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Heroin study funding to go before Public Safety Committee
Since 2005, Milwaukee County has seen a 495% increase in heroin-related deaths.
May 11th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Medical Society of Milwaukee County Announces DR. Brian Peterson as Board President
Dr. Brian Peterson, Milwaukee County Chief Medical Examiner takes lead on Medical Society’s Prescription Narcotic Abuse initiative during 2016 term.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Medical Society of Milwaukee County
Facebook can’t solve our infant mortality problem
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan September 16, 2014
Sep 16th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
