Opioid Crisis
Governor Dayton Releases New Report on Minnesota’s Opioid Crisis, Introduces Bipartisan Legislation
“Both here at the Legislature and in my work formerly as a prosecutor, I’ve seen results of the opioid epidemic,” said State Rep. Debra Hilstrom, DFL-Brooklyn Center. “We must work together to move forward lifesaving solutions. The Governor’s proposal contains important resources to prevent and treat opioid addiction. I look forward to working together to combat this epidemic.”
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19589&party=1&memid=10255
Dayton wants Big Pharma to fund Minnesota's anti-opioid battle
The pharmaceutical industry created the problem and now need to step up and be a partner on solutions, said state Rep. Debra Hilstrom, DFL- Brooklyn Center.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/02/14/minnesota-anti-opioid-fight-dayton-pill-fee
Mark Dayton seeks $12 million to fight opioid abuse, supports per pill fee
Opioid stewardship proposal has the backing of Rep. Dave Baker, R-Willmar, and Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center, who both lost children to opioid overdoses, as well as DFLer Rep. Debra Hilstrom.