WisHope: The recovery community’s response to new HOPE legislation proposed to combat the opioid crisis in Wisconsin

WAUKESHA – The recent op ed by Rep. John Nygren in the Wisconsin State Journal (https://madison.com/opinion/column/john-nygren-opioid-deaths-down-but-fight-is-far-from/article_49abc3ed-2612-53c5-a862-8e916b55dde2.htmlfbclid=IwAR1ZstaorsZoc3f3Vp2hL5jEQlfiIIUr3egevCMVf6n59WHYlflq1pgwGRM) highlights the important work that needs to be done in Wisconsin to combat the opioid crisis. While opioid deaths have decreased in 2018, the

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WisPolitics Midday – November 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Election Commission being sued for allowing registrations at old addresses to remain active. WI Assembly passes legislation that would bring Wisconsin’s hemp regulations in line with federal guidelines.

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Conservative groups launch ads targeting Kind on impeachment

A pair of conservative groups have launched ads targeting Kind on impeachment. The conservative American Action Network announced Kind’s western Wisconsin district was among the 37 it has targeted with a $2 million digital ad campaign urging members of Congress to vote no on impeaching the president. An example of

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Pence schedules Nov. 20 visit to Marinette Marine

Vice President Mike Pence has rescheduled his visit to Marinette Marine for Nov. 20 after he canceled a previously planned visit to the Wisconsin plant. Pence was supposed to make the trip Oct. 23, but rescheduled so he could stay in Washington, D.C., for President Trump’s remarks on the situation

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Assembly Republicans: Letter to Gov. Evers regarding USMCA

Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics

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U.S. Rep. Johnson: Raises concerns about anticipated e-cig restrictions in letter to Trump

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, wrote to President Donald Trump Wednesday raising concerns about reports the Trump administration is preparing to restrict the sale of e-cigarette flavors. According to recent reports, the administration may place restrictions on certain e-cigarette flavors. This could

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Sen. Marklein: Four Marklein bills pass the assembly

Madison, WI – Four bills authored by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) were approved by the State Assembly on November 12, 2019. Eight bills are now on Governor Tony Evers’ desk awaiting signature.  All of the bills passed by the Assembly and those on the Governor’s desk are fully bi-partisan

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WisHope: The recovery community’s response to new HOPE legislation proposed to combat the opioid crisis in Wisconsin

WAUKESHA – The recent op ed by Rep. John Nygren in the Wisconsin State Journal (https://madison.com/opinion/column/john-nygren-opioid-deaths-down-but-fight-is-far-from/article_49abc3ed-2612-53c5-a862-8e916b55dde2.htmlfbclid=IwAR1ZstaorsZoc3f3Vp2hL5jEQlfiIIUr3egevCMVf6n59WHYlflq1pgwGRM) highlights the important work that needs to be done in Wisconsin to combat the opioid crisis. While opioid deaths have decreased in 2018, the battle is far from over. The Recovery Community in Wisconsin

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WisPolitics Midday – November 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Election Commission being sued for allowing registrations at old addresses to remain active. WI Assembly passes legislation that would bring Wisconsin’s hemp regulations in line with federal guidelines.

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