Baldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties
McKinsey & Company consulted for federal drug regulators and opioid manufacturers.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesReport Details Opioid Addiction Solutions
After listening sessions, WI Department of Health Services recommends expanded treatment and attention to root causes.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioSenator Baldwin Pushes for an Investigation into McKinsey’s Potential Conflicts of Interest in Relation to Opioid Crisis
Senators’ Request Follows Revelations that McKinsey Consulted for FDA on Opioid-Related Projects While Working for Opioid Manufacturers Like Purdue Pharma
Apr 5th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCounty Executive David Crowley Announces Launch of Overdose Dashboard
County’s Latest Effort to Transparently Share Data, Increase Accountability, and Develop Community-Wide Strategies to Improve Health
Mar 22nd, 2022 by County Executive David CrowleyEvers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerFentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioAfter Losing Son to Overdose, A Father Fights Back
Isaac Solis started a social media campaign to raise awareness about fentanyl.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBaldwin, Senators Urge DOJ to Investigate Sackler Family Members for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic
“Steps to hold Purdue criminally accountable for its actions, but not the Sacklers, suggests dissimilar treatment for similar—or even the same—unlawful conduct,” the senators wrote
Feb 16th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinDHS Schedules Listening Sessions to Get Input On How Settlement Funds Should Be Used to Address Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic
Virtual sessions start January 12 and are scheduled in regions across the state
Jan 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCity, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths
South-side ZIP code hardest hit. A push for legislation to legalize test strips.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCounty Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerCounty Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit
That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Awarded $1.6 million to Combat Opioid Abuse, Expand Access
Grant will primarily benefit providers in rural and underserved areas of Wisconsin
Dec 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesGov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join the Bloomberg Opioids Overdose Prevention Initiative
Bloomberg Philanthropies expands initiative to five new states, commits additional $120 million to reduce overdose deaths in U.S.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversFake Pills Laced With Fentanyl Fueling Overdoses
Law enforcement finding "unprecedented quantities" of counterfeit pills.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioHouse of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program
A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMemorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction
Event held downtown in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBaldwin Calls For Rejecting Purdue Pharmacy Bankruptcy Plan
Plan shields Sackler family, gives top company executives $5.4 million in bonuses.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesState May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioOpioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’
Treatment center in central city is offering a way to break addictions grip.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Community advocates working with addicts say test strips would save lives.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Overdose Map Shows Deadly Toll of Fentanyl
Despite rising deaths, a treatment clinic faces community opposition in West Allis.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes