In an ongoing effort to eliminate the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin, the state Senate passed nine bills creating new programs and increasing funds to combat opioids in a special session Tuesday. The bills are part of a legislative agenda known as “HOPE” or Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education Agenda. Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, who introduced … Continue reading Lawmakers look to spark ‘HOPE’ in fight against state’s opioid epidemic