Wisconsin DOJ Hosts First Fire Investigation Course
“This course provides investigators with training and accreditation, bringing expertise in fire investigations to more communities and helping to protect public safety,” said Attorney General Kaul.
Aug 26th, 2021
AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Jul 13th, 2021
AG Kaul and Coalition of 23 AGs Supporting Equitable Student Discipline in School
May 24, 2021
May 24th, 2021
Milwaukee County Doctor Charged with Identity Theft and Medical Assistance Fraud
May 18, 2021
May 18th, 2021
AG Kaul & 23 AGs Support U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Effort to Undo Trump-Era Healthcare Rule
May 18, 2021
May 18th, 2021
AG Kaul Leads 19 AGs in Urging EPA to Require Public Water Systems to Monitor for Additional PFAS
May 10, 2021
May 10th, 2021
AG Kaul, 44 AGs Urging Facebook to Abandon Launch of Instagram Kids
Coalition Sends Letter Expressing Serious Concerns Over Safety and Well-Being of Children
May 10th, 2021
AG Kaul Urges Congress to Pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7th, 2021
Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection #2 in the Country; Collects Over 60,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
May 5, 2021
May 5th, 2021
AG Kaul Recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day
May 5, 2021
May 5th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
Survivors encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Apr 27th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Nearly $250,000 Settlement with Polluters for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
April 26, 2021
Apr 26th, 2021
Address Confidentiality Program for Crime Victims Enters Fourth Year
April 20, 2021
Apr 20th, 2021
AG Kaul Releases 2020 State Crime Laboratories Annual Report
April 15, 2021
Apr 15th, 2021
AG Kaul Provides Update on Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and Tracking System
April 14, 2021
Apr 14th, 2021
Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Call on Congress to Pass NO HATE Act
Letter: “As Attorneys General, we are on the frontlines of protecting public safety and ensuring that everyone in our jurisdiction can live their lives free of hate and discrimination”
Apr 13th, 2021
AG Kaul, Sen. Johnson, Rep. Anderson Propose Civil Rights Enforcement Legislation
April 8, 2021
Apr 8th, 2021
DOJ and Office of Children’s Mental Health Partner to Help Youth When in Crisis
April 7, 2021
Apr 7th, 2021
AG Kaul Joined 24 States and the District of Columbia in Urging US Department of Education to Forgive Loans of Certain ITT Tech Students
April 6, 2021
Apr 6th, 2021
Jackson County Cold Case Victim Identified after 43 Years
JCSO, DCI requesting public share any information with JCSO Crime Stoppers Line at 1-800-228-3203 Ext. 199
Apr 1st, 2021
AG Kaul, DNR Secretary Cole Remind Wisconsinites of Tribal Right to Spearfish, Consequences for Interfering
April 1, 2021
Apr 1st, 2021
AG Kaul Calls on U.S. Secretary of Education to Further Address Student Loan Crisis
March 31, 2021
Mar 31st, 2021
AG Kaul Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation; Wisconsin to Receive More Than $3.7 Million
March 23, 2021
Mar 23rd, 2021
Village of Kewaskum Critical Incident Records – February 3, 2021
March 19, 2021
Mar 19th, 2021
AG Kaul Urges Federal Passage of the Keeping All Students Safe Act
Legislation Would Ban Seclusion and Life-Threatening Restraint Practices in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Mar 17th, 2021
Milwaukee County Judge Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
March 16, 2021
Mar 16th, 2021
Wisconsin DOJ Named to International Task Force on Pharmaceutical Mergers
March 16, 2021
Mar 16th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Installation of Pollution Capture Device and $65,000 Penalty
March 12, 2021
Mar 12th, 2021
AG Kaul Highlights Need for Crime Lab Toxicology Positions, Technology to Address Evolving Drug Epidemic
March 10, 2021
Mar 10th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins FTC, 38 States, and D.C. to Shut Down Massive Charity Fraud Telefunding Operation
Defendants placed more than 1.3 billion deceptive fundraising calls, nearly 43 million in Wisconsin—most illegal robocalls— claiming to support veterans, children, firefighters
Mar 5th, 2021
AG Kaul, DATCP Secretary-designee Romanski Warn Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Related Scams
March 4, 2021
Mar 4th, 2021
AG Kaul & AGs Coalition Support Schools’ Ability to Protect Students from Bullying
Coalition Urges Supreme Court to Permit Schools to Address Harmful Off-Campus Speech that Substantially Disrupts School or Interferes with Students’ Learning
Mar 2nd, 2021
Criminal Complaints Filed Against Two in Fond du Lac County for Homicide, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Straw Purchase of a Firearm, and Aiding a Felon
February 22, 2021
Feb 22nd, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Up to $50,000 in Student Loan Debt Relief
February 22, 2021
Feb 22nd, 2021
Town of Koshkonong Critical Incident Records – December 9, 2020
February 16, 2021
Feb 16th, 2021
Coalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response
February 11, 2021
Feb 11th, 2021
Serial Sex Offender Convicted of Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
February 9, 2021
Feb 9th, 2021
AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsinites about Internet Safety Resources on Safer Internet Day
February 9, 2021
Feb 9th, 2021
AG Kaul, DWD Announce Lawsuit Against SEMCO, Inc. for Unpaid Wages, Benefits Totaling $682,864.90
February 8, 2021
Feb 8th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Settlement with County Materials Corp. to Resolve Wisconsin Air Law Violations at Janesville Facility
February 5, 2021
Feb 5th, 2021
AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma
February 4, 2021
Feb 4th, 2021
School Safety Mental Health and Threat Reporting System Sees Early Success
February 3, 2021
Feb 3rd, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Installation of Runoff Controls and $30,000 Penalty
January 28, 2021
Jan 28th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces $75,000 Penalty for Asbestos Violations in Construction of a U-Haul Facility
January 25, 2021
Jan 25th, 2021
AG Kaul Files Motion in Challenge to the Trump Administration Rollback of Endangered Species Act Protections
January 22, 2021
Jan 22nd, 2021
AG Kaul Launches New Officer Wellness and Peer Support Program Statewide
January 21, 2021
Jan 21st, 2021
AG Kaul Releases Data on Use of Body-Worn and Dashboard Cameras Amongst Law Enforcement
January 21, 2021
Jan 21st, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Four Federal Multistate Lawsuits Challenging Attacks on Clean Air
January 20, 2020
Jan 20th, 2021
AG Kaul Challenges Trump Administration Rule Leaving in Place Insufficient Standards Regulating Particulate Matter Pollution
January 13, 2021
Jan 13th, 2021
AG Kaul, Bipartisan AGs Push FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight
January 11, 2021
Jan 11th, 2021
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol
January 6, 2021
Jan 6th, 2021
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Kenosha County District Attorney Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake
January 5, 2021
Jan 5th, 2021
Wausaukee Wastewater Treatment Plant Employee Convicted of Falsification of Records
December 23, 2020
Dec 23rd, 2020
AG Kaul Statement on Passing of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson
December 20, 2020
Dec 20th, 2020
Wisconsin & Michigan File Motion to Join Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
December 17, 2020
Dec 17th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins 19-State Coalition Arguing ATF has Failed to Regulate Ghost Guns; Same Type Used in 2018 Middleton Workplace Shooting
December 17, 2020
Dec 17th, 2020
State Fights for Employees’ Wages; Bankruptcy Court Orders Golden Guernsey Dairy to Pay $1.1 Million to Past Employees
December 16, 2020
Dec 16th, 2020
UPDATE: Officer Involved Death Investigation Near Fort Atkinson
December 16, 2020
Dec 16th, 2020
Law Enforcement Requests Public’s Assistance in Finding Missing Walworth 10-year-old
December 14, 2020
Dec 14th, 2020
AG Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on the Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election Results
December 14, 2020
Dec 14th, 2020
AG Kaul & 48 AGs File Lawsuit Seeking to End Facebook’s Illegal Monopoly
Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Charge Anticompetitive Conduct Facebook Thwarted Competition, Reduced Consumer Privacy for Profits December 9, 2020
Dec 9th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins National $86.3 Million Agreement with Mortgage Servicer Nationstar
December 7, 2020
Dec 7th, 2020
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force to Hold First Meeting
December 3, 2020
Dec 3rd, 2020
49 AGs Urge Congress to Pass Extension for CARES Act Funding as Pandemic Impacts Economy
December 1, 2020
Dec 1st, 2020
AG Kaul Issues Statement on Completion of Partial Recount in Wisconsin
November 30, 2020
Nov 30th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces Legal Action to Allow DOJ to Again Enforce Wisconsin Laws Without Unconstitutional Legislative Interference
November 23, 2020
Nov 23rd, 2020
AG Kaul Announces $113 Million Agreement with Apple Over iPhone Throttling
November 18, 2020
Nov 18th, 2020
AGs Call on AG Barr to Reverse Abrupt Change to 40 Year-Old Election Fraud Policy
November 13, 2020
Nov 13th, 2020
Private-Duty Nurse Charged with Over $28,000 in Medicaid Fraud
November 11, 2020
Nov 11th, 2020
Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection 1st in the Country; Collects Nearly 90,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
November 9, 2020
Nov 9th, 2020
Dane County Man Charged in Connection with Three Different Schemes to Financially Exploit Elderly Relative
November 5, 2020
Nov 5th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Opposing Trump Order Appearing to Ban Implicit Bias Training
November 2, 2020
Nov 2nd, 2020
AG Kaul Takes Action to Protect Consumers in Merger of Waste Collection and Disposal Corporations
October 29, 2020
Oct 29th, 2020
How to Recognize and Report Voter Intimidation in Wisconsin
October 29, 2020
Oct 29th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins 22-State Coalition Opposing Trump Administration’s Drastic Limits on International Student Visas
AG Kaul Joins 22-State Coalition Opposing Trump Administration’s Drastic Limits on International Student Visas
Oct 27th, 2020
AG Kaul & National Association of Attorneys General Issue Statement Regarding 2020 Election
October 26, 2020
Oct 26th, 2020
National Safe Schools Week: Keep Your School Community Safe
October 20, 2020
Oct 20th, 2020
Wisconsin Department of Justice Working to Protect Fair Election
AG Kaul Issues Reminder: Voter Intimidation is Illegal
Oct 19th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force Membership
October 15, 2020
Oct 15th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces Updated Settlement with Opioid Manufacturer Mallinckrodt
October 13, 2020
Oct 13th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces Agreement Reached to Pay Employees’ Wages in H&H Receivership
October 12, 2020
Oct 12th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces Court Ordered Divestiture of Two Former Dean Foods Plants
October 8, 2020
Oct 8th, 2020
Report Details How Regional Drug Prosecutors Support Local Fight Against Drug Epidemic
October 5, 2020
Oct 5th, 2020
AG Kaul Urges Congress to Adopt New Consumer Protections to Protect Airline Industry Customers
October 2, 2020
Oct 2nd, 2020
AG Kaul Announces $39.5 Million Multistate Settlement Over 2014 Anthem Data Breach; 1.7 Million Wisconsin Consumers Affected
September 30, 2020
Sep 30th, 2020
Wisconsin, FTC and Federal Law Enforcement Partners Announce Nationwide Crackdown on Phantom and Abusive Debt Collection
September 29, 2020
Sep 29th, 2020
AG Kaul Files Brief in Support of States’ Authority to Regulate Price Gouging
September 28, 2020
Sep 28th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces $60 Million Multistate Agreement with C.R. Bard
September 25, 2020
Sep 25th, 2020
$678 Million National Kickback Settlement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals
September 24, 2020
Sep 24th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces Cleanup Agreement for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Superfund Site in Marinette
September 21, 2020
Sep 21st, 2020
AG Kaul Joins 22-State Coalition Urging USDA to Remove Bureaucratic Barriers Threatening SNAP During Pandemic
September 17, 2020
Sep 17th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces $7.5 Million in Debt Relief for Former ITT Students in Wisconsin
September 15, 2020
Sep 15th, 2020
AG Kaul Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ballot Decision
September 14, 2020
Sep 14th, 2020
AG Kaul Prevails Against Trump Administration; Court Rules Undocumented Immigrants Must be Included in Congressional Apportionment
September 11, 2020
Sep 11th, 2020
Oshkosh Man Charged with Elder Abuse After Alleged Theft of $427,000 from Elderly Victim
September 11, 2020
Sep 11th, 2020
AG Kaul Issues Victim Restitution for 4,627 Wisconsin Consumers
September 9, 2020
Sep 9th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces $85 Million Multistate Settlement with Honda
September 8, 2020
Sep 8th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins Fight Against Trump Administration’s Attempts to Reduce Census Efforts
September 1, 2020
Sep 1st, 2020
AG Kaul Supports Dane County COVID-19 Emergency Order with Amicus Briefs
August 28, 2020
Aug 28th, 2020
AG Kaul Secures Early Court Victory Against Trump Administration Attack on Pandemic Relief Funds for Public Schools
August 27, 2020
Aug 27th, 2020
AG Kaul Statement on the COVID-19 Death of Dane County Sheriff’s Deputy
August 23, 2020
Aug 23rd, 2020
AG Kaul & 23 AGs Defend Nondiscrimination Laws and the Rights of Same-Sex Couples to be Foster Parents
August 20, 2020
Aug 20th, 2020
New Data Available from the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
August 20, 2020
Aug 20th, 2020
AG Kaul & WCASA Promote Sexual Assault Service Providers in Rural Wisconsin
August 19, 2020
Aug 19th, 2020
AG Kaul Files Lawsuit Over Trump Administration’s Attempts to Undermine the U.S. Postal Service
Severe operational cuts could hobble Postal Service on the eve of a national election
Aug 18th, 2020
DOJ Launches New Incident-Level Criminal Justice Data Dashboards
August 13, 2020
Aug 13th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Effort to Bar Immigrants and Foreign Workers
Aug 10th, 2020
AG Kaul Leads Bipartisan Group of 44 AGs in Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Senior Victims of Fraud
August 10, 2020
Aug 10th, 2020
AG Kaul Sues EPA Over Rule Undermining Mercury, Air Toxics Standards
Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s Illegal Finding That It is No Longer “Appropriate” to Regulate Toxic Air Pollution from Power Plants
Jul 20th, 2020
Attorney General Kaul Announces Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Allowing Health Care Discrimination
Jul 20th, 2020
AG Kaul Seeks Court Order to Immediately Block DeVos Rule Threatening K-12 Public School Pandemic Relief Funds
Jul 20th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Environmental Restoration and $100,000 Penalty
Jul 14th, 2020
AG Kaul & Multistate Coalition Urging the U.S. Senate to Increase Childcare Funding in Next Federal Stimulus Package
Coalition of 22 AGs Calls for at Least $50 Billion to Ensure Families Have Access to Quality, Affordable Childcare
Jul 14th, 2020
Cheese Factory Owner Pleas Guilty and Sentenced to Felony Theft for Stealing More Than $20,000 from 83 Farmers
Jul 10th, 2020
Serial Sex Offender Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
Jul 7th, 2020
Former Mayville Police Officer Sentenced for Misconduct in Public Office
Jun 24th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins 16 Attorneys General in Opposing End to Clean Energy Program
Jun 16th, 2020
AG Kaul Statement on Favorable Unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Quick Charge v. Kaul
Jun 12th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins Coalition of 50 States in Filing 3rd Complaint in Ongoing Antitrust Price-Fixing Investigation into Generic Drug Industry
Complaint Names 26 Corporate Defendants in Conspiracy to Fix Prices and Allocate Markets
Jun 10th, 2020
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault of a Child After Backlogged Kit Tested
Jun 9th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins State Coalition to Stop Trump Snap Cuts That Would Leave Millions Hungry During Pandemic
Jun 1st, 2020
Salem Man, an Illinois Police Officer, Arrested and Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
May 28th, 2020
AG Kaul, 38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Fund Expanded Access to Broadband
May 21st, 2020
Wisconsin DOJ Employees Honored by U.S. DOJ for Efforts to Rescue Missing and Exploited Children
May 20th, 2020
AG Kaul Issues Interim AG Opinion on Local Health Officers’ Ability to Issue Health Orders
May 15th, 2020
AG Kaul Urges the Trump Administration to Protect the Health and Safety of Tens of Thousands of U.S. Meat and Poultry Workers
Executive Order Purporting to Keep Processing Plants Open During Pandemic Lacks Meaningful Safety Measures; Will Result in More Closures and Cost Lives
May 12th, 2020
AG Kaul Calls on Telecommunication Providers to Expand Illegal Robocall Response
May 5th, 2020
AG Kaul Urges Senate to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
COVID-19 pandemic is putting domestic violence victims and survivors at further risk
May 4th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces New Data from the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Apr 30th, 2020
AG Kaul Calls for Increased Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention and Justice for Survivors on Denim Day
Apr 28th, 2020
Drug Take Back Day Postponed; Securing Prescriptions at Home Still Critical
Apr 24th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins Effort Prevent Distribution of Blueprints for 3D-Printed Guns
Apr 13th, 2020
AG Kaul and States’ Coalition Request CFPB To Protect Consumers’ Credit During COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 13th, 2020
With Safer at Home Order in Effect, AG Kaul Emphasizes Importance of Online Safety
Apr 6th, 2020
AG Kaul Speaks Out Against Recent Acts of Discrimination Targeting Members of the Asian-American Community
Apr 2nd, 2020
AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsin Residents to be Alert to Potential COVID-19 Marketing Scams
Mar 31st, 2020
AG Kaul Highlights Victim Services Remain Available During Safer at Home Order
Mar 30th, 2020
AG Kaul and DFI Secretary Blumenfeld Warn About, Encourage Reporting of Potential COVID-19 Charity Scams
Mar 27th, 2020
Know Your Rights: AG Kaul Urges Wisconsin Consumers to Know Their Rights Regarding Price Gouging
Mar 24th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins 39 States in Bipartisan, Multistate Investigation of JUUL Labs
Feb 25th, 2020
AG Kaul Announces New Data from the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Feb 20th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins Comment Letter Asking EPA to Improve Its Proposed Revised Standards for Lead in Drinking Water
Feb 12th, 2020
Man Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of a Child After Backlogged Kit Tested
Feb 5th, 2020
Cheese Factory in Wood County Allegedly Steals More Than $20,000 from 83 Farmers
Jan 30th, 2020
AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Gutting Safety Protections for Chemical Accidents
Jan 29th, 2020
AG Kaul, State Patrol, & DCF Announce Partnership with Convenience Store Industry to Combat Human Trafficking
Jan 21st, 2020
AG Kaul Announces DCI Investigation Leads to Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking Charges Against 26 People
Jan 16th, 2020
Assembly Health Committee Fails to Act on Sexual Assault Kit Legislation
Jan 13th, 2020
AG Kaul Statement on National Guard Report and Reforms
"I support Governor Evers’ swift response to the National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations report, with his issuance of Executive Order #62."
Dec 9th, 2019
Boscobel Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography; Grant County Sheriff’s Office Joins ICAC Task Force
“DOJ and its more than 280 affiliate partners on the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force, like the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, are working together to keep our communities safe.”
Dec 6th, 2019
Another Conviction After Testing of Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits; Minocqua Man Imprisoned for Child Sexual Assault
This crime carries a potential maximum sentence of up to 60 years consisting of 40 years initial confinement and 20 years extended supervision.
Dec 5th, 2019
UPDATE: Oshkosh West High School Officer Involved Shooting
The officer injured during this incident was Oshkosh Police Department School Resource Officer Michael Wissink.
Dec 4th, 2019
AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits
"This legislation will help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."
Dec 3rd, 2019
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault
Leroy Whittenberger is a serial sexual offender and has three prior sexual assault convictions from Lincoln and Marathon counties. Law enforcement and local advocacy service providers from those counties were instrumental in bringing about these new convictions.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Sawyer County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Multiple Arsons on Reservation
“Thanks to the investigators and prosecution team whose work resulted in a conviction on every count charged.”
Nov 27th, 2019
Stevens Point Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Wife’s Death
"This sentence ensures that the defendant who committed this horrible crime will be incarcerated for a long time, if not for the rest of his life."
Nov 26th, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Promised Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Public Servants
According to these public servant borrowers and federal government reports, the U.S. Department of Education has committed pervasive errors in administering the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Nov 22nd, 2019
AG Kaul Announces Testing Complete for All Kits Designated for Testing and New SAKI Grant Awarded
As of November 20, 2019, testing is complete for all kits designated for testing in the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.
Nov 20th, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Joins Lawsuit against EPA for Attacking Advanced Clean Car Standards
“Today’s filing is part of the multi-state effort to protect the ability of states to keep leading the fight against climate change.”
Nov 15th, 2019
Wisconsin Collects More Than 30 Tons of Unused Medications During Drug Take Back Day; Ranks Second in Nation
Statewide 280 law enforcement agencies hosted Drug Take Back events and collected disposed drugs from 476 permanent drug disposal boxes at law enforcement agencies across the state.
Nov 5th, 2019
Jury Convicts Missing Plover Woman’s Husband of Homicide
The evidence presented at trial established that on or about March 13, 2019, Sypher killed Krista and hid her body.
Oct 23rd, 2019
AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act Regulations
"The Trump administration’s decision to adopt rules weakening the Endangered Species Act is unwarranted and unlawful."
Oct 22nd, 2019
AG Kaul Joins 29-State Coalition Requesting Secretary DeVos Discharge Student Loans for Closed Schools
“People who had the misfortunate of attending a school that was mismanaged shouldn’t be saddled with debt for their unfinished degree.”
Oct 17th, 2019
AG Kaul Praises Passage of Sexual Assault Kit in Senate Committee, Calls for Assembly Action
"Thank you to the state senators who have moved Wisconsin closer to passing legislation that is designed to help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."
Oct 3rd, 2019
AG Kaul Opens Public Comment Period for Request for an Attorney General Opinion on Agency Rulemaking Authority
The public comment period will be open for 30 days.
Sep 26th, 2019
AG Kaul Joins 24-State Coalition Opposing Trump Rule that Would Take Food Assistance Away from Millions of People
"This proposed rule is nothing short of cruel."
Sep 24th, 2019
AG Kaul Supports Legislation to Provide Benefits to Survivors of Fallen Officers
"Thank you to the members of the legislature who are working to advance this legislation."
Sep 18th, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Joins 49 Attorneys General in Google Multistate Bipartisan Antitrust Investigation
“We must ensure that competition over technological innovation and privacy protections isn’t stifled.”
Sep 9th, 2019
Guilty Verdicts in Two Violent Firearms Cases in Milwaukee County
“Vigorously prosecuting violent offenders like the defendants in these cases makes communities safer.”
Sep 3rd, 2019
First Conviction Issued After Testing of Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits
Leroy Whittenberger is a serial sexual offender and has three prior sexual assault convictions from Lincoln and Marathon counties.
Aug 29th, 2019
AG Kaul Joins 51 Attorneys General and 12 Companies in Fight Against Illegal Robocalls
“The volume of robocalls that people receive needs to be reduced dramatically.”
Aug 22nd, 2019
Polk County Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison, 5 Years of Extended Supervision for Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Deliver
The conviction was obtained with assistance from the St. Croix Falls Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Aug 22nd, 2019
Sawyer County Man Receives Maximum Sentence for Threatening Local Criminal Justice Officials and Family
“This case sends a clear message that people who threaten the safety of others face severe consequences.”
Aug 21st, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Dirty Power Rule
"Climate change is not only real; it’s a crisis."
Aug 13th, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 43 Attorneys General Urging Video Streaming Industry to Protect Young Viewers from Tobacco
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes rose from 2.1 million in 2017 to 3.6 million in 2018.
Aug 7th, 2019
AG Kaul Launches Abuse in Later Life Program
“This program aims to improve coordination and to enhance the ability of communities to prevent and to respond to elder abuse.”
Aug 6th, 2019
AG Kaul Announces New Data from the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
As of July 31, 2019, 1,016 kits with foreign DNA identified have been added to a national database of DNA profiles, out of 4,471 tested sexual assault kits.
Jul 31st, 2019
AGs Argue that Federal Legislation is Urgently Needed to Fight Widespread “PFAS” Contamination
"Drinking water contamination can result in serious public health problems."
Jul 30th, 2019
50 Attorneys General Secure $600 Million from Equifax in Largest Data Breach Agreement in History
On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the largest consumer reporting agencies in the world, announced a data breach affecting more than 147 million consumers— nearly half of the U.S. population.
Jul 22nd, 2019
AG Kaul Announces Transparency Reforms to Opinion Process
“With the changes announced today, we are making the AG opinion process transparent and open to input from the public.”
Jul 15th, 2019
Ag Kaul Urges Federal Government to Ensure Equal Access to Shelters
In addition to allowing discrimination, the coalition said the rule change will also make shelter access nationwide inconsistent.
Jul 3rd, 2019
Statement of Attorney General Kaul on Death of Two Police Officers
"The loss of two police officers—two people who worked to keep communities safe—is a tragedy."
Jun 18th, 2019
AG Kaul Gets More than $5.5 Million in Debt Relief for Former ITT Tech Students in Wisconsin
Students with questions about their rights under the agreement will receive information in the notices that are sent.
Jun 17th, 2019
AG Kaul Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration to Stop Health Care Discrimination
This motion is part of an ongoing lawsuit that the coalition of 23 cities and states filed against HHS in May 2019.
Jun 17th, 2019
Jury Convicts New Richmond Man for Killing Son
The evidence presented at trial established that on April 14, 2018, Kayle Fleischauer killed Chase Fleischauer.
Jun 14th, 2019
AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief Opposing the Federal Government’s Request for Emergency Stay of Preliminary Injunction in Sierra Club v. Trump
Wisconsin is part of a coalition of 20 states in a related lawsuit and has a direct interest in seeing the preliminary injunction maintained.
Jun 12th, 2019
AG Kaul & Coalition Advise FTC on Consumer Protection on Digital Platforms
"Federal and state authorities must work together to protect competition while ensuring that consumer data and privacy are not left by the wayside."
Jun 12th, 2019
Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Coalition to Block T-Mobile and Sprint Megamerger
States allege merger is anticompetitive and will drive-up prices for consumers throughout the country
Jun 11th, 2019
Hayward Man Charged with Ten Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
This investigation is led by the ICAC Task Force at DOJ and the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office.
Jun 10th, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Reacts to Joint Finance Committee Vote on Wisconsin Department of Justice Budget
"...I look forward to working together with members of the Legislature and with Governor Evers as the budget process moves forward."
Jun 6th, 2019
AG Kaul Statement Following Sentencing Hearing in Barron County
"The defendant in this case received the appropriate sentence: life imprisonment."
May 24th, 2019
Jury Convicts Two Ashland County Men of First-Degree Intentional Homicide
Sentencing has not been scheduled.
May 24th, 2019
AG Kaul and 50 AGs Call on Trump Administration to Discharge Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
"Discharging the student loans of veterans who are permanently disabled is the right thing to do—and it’s what the law requires."
May 24th, 2019
Kaukauna Man Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Sentence for Role in Four Heroin and Fentanyl Overdoses
"As this case shows, the Wisconsin criminal justice system will not go easy on drug dealers preying on those struggling with addiction."
May 22nd, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition of 23 Cities And States Suing Trump Administration To Stop Rule Allowing Discrimination in Providing Health Care
"The federal government shouldn’t be making it more difficult for patients to get needed health-care services."
May 21st, 2019
AG Kaul Announces Wisconsin, Four Other States, File Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma
Wisconsin’s lawsuit, filed in Dane County Circuit Court, seeks a permanent injunction, abatement of the public nuisance, and civil penalties.
May 16th, 2019
AG Kaul Joins 44-State Coalition in Antitrust Lawsuit Against 20 Generic Drug Manufacturers for Conspiracy to Fix Prices and Allocate Markets for More Than 100 Different Generic Drugs
"The complaint in this case alleges wide-ranging anti-competitive conduct that resulted in inflated prices for prescription drugs."
May 13th, 2019
Bipartisan Coalition of 38 AGs Urge Congress to Pass Legislation Allowing Marijuana-related Business to Access the Banking System
“Ensuring that businesses that are operating lawfully under state law have access to the banking system will improve public safety.”
May 8th, 2019
Woodruff Man Pleads Guilty for Aiding in Murder of Lac du Flambeau Man
“DOJ and other agencies continue to seek justice in this important case.”
May 8th, 2019
Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging WOTUS Rule
“By withdrawing from this lawsuit, we’ve ended the State of Wisconsin’s involvement in an effort to weaken the protection of our water.”
May 3rd, 2019
DOJ Releases New Data on Crimes and Sex Offenses for 2018
"Additional data on crime can help us better understand the public-safety issues our communities are facing."
May 2nd, 2019
AG Kaul Urges Congress to Fund Legal Services Corporation
LSC distributes more than 90 percent of its funding to 132 independent nonprofit legal aid programs with more than 800 offices.
May 1st, 2019
Cecil Man Pleads Guilty for Luring Investors to Company and Embezzling Funds
"Embezzlement is a serious crime, and I’m glad that DOJ’s work on this case has resulted in a conviction."
Apr 23rd, 2019
Drug Take Back Day is April 27
"Through proper disposal, we can prevent prescription drugs from being diverted—and help prevent addiction."
Apr 22nd, 2019
Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison, 7 Years Supervision for Meth Possession with Intent to Deliver
"Thank you to the Lake Winnebago Area MEG, Outagamie County DA, AAG Hahn, and all those who are helping fight the distribution of drugs."
Apr 19th, 2019
DOJ Reorganized to Create Division of Forensic Sciences
Attorney General Kaul requested the Department of Administration approve the reorganization of DOJ to create the DFS.
Apr 18th, 2019
Eight Subjects Charged in a Multi-drug Conspiracy in Shawano
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kyle Collins is encouraged to contact the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office at 715-526-3111.
Apr 17th, 2019
Bipartisan Group of Legislators and AG Kaul Propose Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits
"The legislation we’re proposing today, which is supported by nurses, law enforcement, advocates for survivors, and a bipartisan group of legislators, sends a clear message: Wisconsin must never have another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."
Apr 16th, 2019
Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging EPA Regulations on Hazardous Air Pollutants
"Our Department of Justice should be working to protect our environment and our health, not challenging a rule that protects our clean air from hazardous pollutants like mercury."
Apr 15th, 2019
AG Kaul Announces Progress in Effort to End Backlog of Sexual Assault Kits
“The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that all SAKI cases with DNA matches are fully investigated.”
Apr 12th, 2019
Attorney General Kaul Files Motion to Block President Trump from Diverting Funds and Resources for Construction of a Border Wall
"Funds that would typically go to Wisconsin shouldn’t be diverted because the President has chosen to disregard the separation of powers."
Apr 5th, 2019
Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging Prohibition of Discrimination under Affordable Care Act
"The State of Wisconsin should not have been involved in this lawsuit, and I am glad to be able to announce that we no longer are."
Apr 2nd, 2019
AG Kaul Issues Victim Restitution for 447 Wisconsin Consumers
"One of DOJ’s important functions is enforcing our consumer-protection laws."
Apr 2nd, 2019
Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Express Concern Regarding HHS Pain Management Draft Report
"We should continue working to reduce opioid prescriptions, not take a step back from that effort."
Apr 1st, 2019
AG Kaul Advocates for Crime Labs; Invites Legislators to Tour
"Failing to adequately fund the crime labs can result in backlogs and delay justice."
Mar 28th, 2019
AG Kaul Releases Data on Drug Cases Submitted to State Crime Lab
"This data can be a resource for those who are working to address substance abuse in Wisconsin."
Mar 26th, 2019
AG Kaul Files Motions to Withdraw Wisconsin from Challenge to the Affordable Care Act
"Today, we are seeking to end the State of Wisconsin’s involvement in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act."
Mar 21st, 2019
AG Kaul Opposes CFPB Effort to Delay Protections from Payday Lenders
"We should have strong protections in place for borrowers."
Mar 19th, 2019
AG Kaul Ends Use of “Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Acknowledgement” Form at DOJ
"With today’s announcement, we are re-affirming the importance of transparency in government."
Mar 12th, 2019
Josh Kaul Reacts to Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Concession
Kaul thanks Schimel for his service
Nov 19th, 2018
DNA Testing Delay in Double Homicide Case “Completely Unacceptable,” According to Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Former federal prosecutor and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said, “Brad Schimel has mismanaged the state crime labs.
Sep 10th, 2018
Those Who Know The Office Best Support Josh Kaul: 61 Former Assistant Attorneys General Endorse Josh Kaul for Attorney General
“It means a great deal to have the support of people who have advocated for the interests of Wisconsinites.”
Aug 28th, 2018
Kaul Calls on Schimel to Use Portion of School Safety Grant Funds for School Mental Health Programs
"We must do more to make sure that kids come home from school each day excited about what they learned, not scared."
Jul 3rd, 2018
Testing still not complete on over half of backlogged rape kits that need to be tested
Schimel's failure to prioritize testing has delayed justice for survivors, while dangerous criminals remain on the streets
May 29th, 2018
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General
Kaul thanked Senator Baldwin for her support.
May 22nd, 2018
Kaul Calls out Schimel for Failing to Prioritize Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits Years Ago
Schimel Claims to Have Hit the Ground Running; Only Nine Backlogged Kits Tested in His First Two Years in Office
Apr 30th, 2018
Josh Kaul calls for common-sense gun-safety measures
AG Brad Schimel’s solution for school safety is arming teachers
Feb 20th, 2018
Kaul calls Schimel’s expanded investigation into now-defunct GAB unjustified
Kaul says investigation is "yet another waste of our tax dollars by our current AG"
Jan 4th, 2018
Milwaukee County DA John Chisholm Endorses Former Federal Prosecutor Josh Kaul’s Candidacy for Attorney General
“Josh has the experience and the values we need in our Attorney General,” John Chisholm said.
Nov 15th, 2017
Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000
Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin
Jul 12th, 2017
