Governor Doyle presents grant to combat meth use in western Wisconsin

IT' S AN EPIDEMIC!
The battle against methamphetamine use in northwestern Wisconsin continues and, with a recent grant, a signed bill in Wisconsin and an introduced bill at the federal level, agencies like the Western Wisconsin Methamphetamine Action Consortium (WWMAC) can enhance its arsenal.

During “Capital for the Day” events last week in Menomonie, Governor Jim Doyle announced a $250,000 grant for the consortium that consists of Barron, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, Trempeleau, and Washburn counties as well as the St. Croix Tribe. He was joined in the presentation by Corrections Secretary Matt Frank and Superintendent of the Wisconsin State Patrol Dave Collins.

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