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Issue Position: HOPE Agenda

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2018
Issues: Health and Health Care Drugs Criminal Justice

All across Wisconsin, communities and families have been ravaged by the grips of addiction. John knows this issue all too well and has drawn from his personal experiences to help lead the state's charge against substance abuse. As Co-Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Opioid Abuse, he has been at the forefront of this battle, authoring 30 bipartisan bills aimed at providing help for those suffering from addiction while also cracking down on the flow of drugs into our communities.

The good news is, the hard work is paying off. Since 2015, opioid prescriptions have declined by 30%. This means less of our neighbors are becoming addicted to these harmful drugs. Despite this progress, there is still more to do. As long as our family, friends, and neighbors are still held prisoner to substance abuse, John will work to provide opportunity and help.


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