Attorney General Josh Kaul talks about Wisconsin’s lawsuit against OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma. Then, a reporter delves into the biggest state politics news of the week, including actions the Joint Finance Committee took on the governor’s budget.
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Wisconsin Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturer
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday that Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma, alleging the company engaged in deceptive marketing practices and downplayed the addictive qualities of the drug. Attorney General Kaul joins us to talk about the suit and the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin.
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Joint Finance Committee Acts On Evers' Budget
The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee was busy last week. We look into the actions they took on technical college funding, workforce development, water pollution and more. We also discuss the recent Republican State Convention and the recently announced increased in state tax revenue.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- John Munson Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Interviewer
- Josh Kaul Guest
- JR Ross Guest
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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