evidence: New law aims to fight fentanyl crisis in Wisconsin [...] The Fend Off Fentanyl Act was sponsored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin. In 2021, there were over 1,400 deaths in Wisconsin related to opioids, plus another 1,400 deaths in 2022. [...] Baldwin said she is currently working to pass legislation to improve border security, stop the flow of fentanyl across the border and protect first responders who may deal with overdoses or be exposed to opioids on the job.