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Opioid prescriptions drop 32 percent over last 3 years
A new state report shows doctors have been prescribing fewer opioids in the past three years.
Trump wants federal suit against opioid manufacturers
President Donald Trump is asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions to file a federal lawsuit against certain companies that supply and manufacture opioids.
Federal judge wants opioid lawsuits to end in settlement
The goal is impressive: Hammer out a legal deal that starts guiding the country out of an epidemic of opioid addiction.
Walker issues 2 executive orders to fight opioid abuse (UPATE)
Gov. Scott Walker plans to issue two executive orders to fight opioid abuse.
More counties file lawsuits against drug makers
Another 20 Wisconsin counties have filed lawsuits accusing pharmaceutical companies of causing the country's opioid overdose epidemic.
Wisconsin, New York firms join forces in lawsuits against opioid manufacturers
A Milwaukee-area law firm and a New York law firm are teaming up to help in Wisconsin’s fight against opioid addiction.
Lawsuit blames drug makers for opioid crisis
Nearly two dozen Wisconsin counties say in a federal lawsuit that "nefarious and deceptive" marketing campaigns from pharmaceutical companies are responsible for the nation's opioid overdose epidemic.
Senate OKs fentanyl regulations
The Wisconsin Senate has adopted a bill cracking down on deadly opioids known as fentanyl analogs.
Senate to take up fentanyl bill
The state Senate is poised to adopt a bill designed to crack down on deadly opioids known as fentanyl analogs.
Prosecutors: Pair conspired to distribute designer drugs
A New York man and a New Jersey woman are accused of playing roles in a conspiracy to distribute dangerous designer drugs, including a synthetic opioid that authorities say is several times more potent than morphine.
Walker signs 11 bills to fight opioids
Gov. Scott Walker has signed nearly a dozen bills designed to combat opioid addiction at stops around the state.
Attorney general reveals opioid investigation
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has taken the unusual step of revealing the state Department of Justice is investigating opioid manufacturers to see what role they may have played in creating addicts, a day after Senate Democrats pushed him to exact compensation from the companies. Schimel […]
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