Senator Baldwin Calls on House to Pass Bill that Cracks Down on Fentanyl Traffickers

Senator Baldwin Calls on House to Pass Bill that Cracks Down on Fentanyl Traffickers

The bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act passed the Senate as part of the national security package

Attorney General Josh Kaul announces $350 million settlement with marketing firm over its role in opioid epidemic
Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Baldwin Helps Advance Bipartisan Bill to Address Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis

Baldwin Helps Advance Bipartisan Bill to Address Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis

Legislation includes Baldwin-led initiative to train first responders to prevent overdoses, combat opioid-related infectious diseases, and improve health of expecting mothers and children

DHS and DOJ Announce Dose of Reality Roundtable Discussions on Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic

DHS and DOJ Announce Dose of Reality Roundtable Discussions on Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic

Statewide tour will include local community leaders and partners to talk about what we can do to save lives

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.

MUPD, Wisconsin Voices for Recovery partner to install Nalox-ZONE boxes on Marquette campus
MKE County: Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs
MKE County

Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs

Settlements with opioid producers and distributors could fund 3 programs.

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic
Milwaukee County Announces Locations of 11 ‘Harm Reduction Vending Machines’ to Combat Death from Overdose
Attorney General Kaul Joins Law Enforcement, Public Health Officials Across Wisconsin to Highlight Additional NARCAN® from Opioid Settlements
Narcan Vending Machines Arrive in County

Narcan Vending Machines Arrive in County

The free-to-use vending machines contain fentanyl testing strips, nasal naloxone and other overdose reduction products.

DHS Announces Expansion of Harm Reduction Efforts

DHS Announces Expansion of Harm Reduction Efforts

New funding for public health vending machines aimed at preventing or reversing overdose

‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl

‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl

50 times more potent than heroin, causing more than 1,000 overdose deaths per year in Wisconsin.

Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths

Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths

4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.

Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements

Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements

Wisconsin to Receive Over $276 Million to Fight the Opioid Crisis

Current BOZA inconsistency and dysfunction detrimental to serving the public

Current BOZA inconsistency and dysfunction detrimental to serving the public

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 7, 2023

Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic

Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic

Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.

State Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer

State Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer

In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.

Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths

Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths

Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.

MKE County: Another Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year
MKE County

Another Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year

Settlement with Endo International likely to send money to Milwaukee.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine
State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

Two members of the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative talk about their jobs. It's not easy.

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

Wisconsin saw 1,280 fentanyl overdose deaths in 2021, a 97% increase from 2019

MKE County: Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies
MKE County

Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies

Settlement hikes total award to $101 million, largest municipal payout in state history.

MKE County: Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee
MKE County

Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee

Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.

Milwaukee Health Department Continues Harm Reduction Work Amidst Devastating Fatal Overdose Weekend
Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.