AG Kaul Issues Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Spills Law Case

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement following this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a case relating to the regulation of discharges of hazardous substances:

“This ruling for DNR is a win for the protection of our environment,” said AG Kaul. “A contrary ruling would have significantly weakened our Spills Law.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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