A statewide coalition aimed at curbing alcohol abuse has chosen to hold its first public forum in Wausau, a city it considers ready to tackle the issue.
Leaders also hope their initiative attracts the attention of Wausau-area lawmakers, including state Senate Majority leader Russ Decker of Weston, who will play key roles in debating legislation the coalition is promoting.
All Wisconsin Alcohol Risk Education will bring a panel of five state and local experts to Wausau on May 28 to speak about Wisconsin’s culture surrounding alcohol. The forum is one of as many as four planned throughout the state, said Lisa Maroney, the coalition’s coordinator and UW-Health legislative liaison.