Category: Opioids
The Department of Health Services is in the process of awarding or has awarded $60.9 million of the $75.3 million it has received so far in opioid settlement dollars, according to a Tuesday report.
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Manitowoc substance use disorder treatment provider receives federal boost
by Sean Kirkby | Oct 1, 2024 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
Attorney General Kaul reviews impact of opioid settlement dollars
by Sean Kirkby | Sep 20, 2024 | On The Record, Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
State champions ‘leave behind’ programs to distribute overdose prevention tools
by Sean Kirkby | Sep 18, 2024 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
Twenty-one fire departments and emergency medical services agencies have launched programs to distribute prevention kits at overdose scenes, after transporting patients to hospitals and with patients’ social networks, like family, friends and roommates, thanks to opioid settlement dollars awarded by the Department of Health Services.
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DHS highlights work to fight drug crisis
by Sean Kirkby | Sep 3, 2024 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley proposes opioid-related projects
by Sean Kirkby | Jul 15, 2024 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
Milwaukee County groups receive $2.8 million to fight opioid addiction
by Sean Kirkby | Jul 9, 2024 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said last week that 15 organizations will receive $2.8 million in opioid settlement dollars for prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery initiatives.
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Baldwin calls for $125 billion, 10-year investment to fight opioid crisis
by Sean Kirkby | May 13, 2024 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., released legislation last week that would provide state, local and tribal governments with $125 billion in federal funding over 10 years to fight the substance use crisis.
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Baldwin says $17.7 million available for state to respond to opioid crisis
by Sean Kirkby | May 8, 2024 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
Legislators sign off on $36 million plan for opioid settlement dollars
by Sean Kirkby | May 7, 2024 | Legislature, Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
JFC will meet on opioid settlement dollars
by Sean Kirkby | Apr 23, 2024 | Legislature, Opioids, Top Stories | 0 |
The Republican-controlled budget-writing committee will meet on a plan by the Department of Health Services for distributing $36 million in opioid settlement funds, following an objection during the legislative review process.
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