A new coalition said Tuesday it would push to toughen Wisconsin’s lax drunken driving laws, try to force insurers to cover injuries in such accidents and battle underage drinking. We welcome this new group, which calls itself All-Wisconsin Alcohol Risk Education, to the fight. The Journal Sentinel continues to highlight the need every day on Page 1B as part of its “Wasted in Wisconsin” series.
The coalition, led by UW Health in Madison, is encouraging health care organizations, law enforcement, school groups and advocacy groups to join with it to try to reduce the tragic results of excessive drinking.