WISCONSIN (WTAQ-WRN) — The Department of Health Services has another $8 million in settlement funding stemming from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers; and they’re seeking feedback from the public on what to do with it.
“We are really at the process right now of that data gathering, and making sure that we have everything we need to really look and determine what the best ways of using this funding would be or the best ways to propose that to the legislature for their consideration and approval.” said Director of Opioid Initiatives, Paul Krupski.
Any final choices that are made by DHS will have to be approved by the legislature’s Republican-controlled joint finance committee.
Last year saw $31 million in funding that went towards assisting tribal nations with their drug treatment programs, improving state drug treatment facilities, and Narcan distribution, among other items. You can find out more by visiting the DHS website.
