Wisconsin DOJ Joins Supreme Court Brief in Support of Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Law
Case Involves Colorado Wedding Website Designer’s Intent to Refuse to Create Wedding Websites for LGBTQ+ Couples; States Defend Constitutionality of Public Accommodations Law
Aug 19th, 2022
Wisconsin DOJ Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Challenge to Key Law Protecting Rights of Native American Children, Families, and Tribes
Joins bipartisan coalition in effort to prevent unwarranted displacement of Native American children from their tribal communities
Aug 19th, 2022
Wisconsin DOJ Celebrates Department of Education Decision to Grant Group Discharge of $3.9 Billion for 208,000 Borrowers Defrauded by ITT Technical Institute
August 17, 2022
Aug 17th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces Formation of a Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
Attorneys General form a national, bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling
Aug 2nd, 2022
Wisconsin DOJ Announces Agreement with Former Opioid Maker Allergan
Company agrees to pay up to $2.37 billion to settle opioid claims
Jul 29th, 2022
Opioids Maker Teva Agrees to $4.25 Billion Settlement
Preliminary agreement would provide cash, naloxone to address opioids crisis
Jul 27th, 2022
DOJ Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court Not to Weaken Voting Rights Act Protections in Alabama Redistricting Case
21 Attorneys General Argue that Alabama’s Congressional Maps Unlawfully Dilute Minority Voting Power and Should Be Redrawn
Jul 25th, 2022
DOJ Joins Coalition of 20 States Backing Important New Federal Rule to Regulate Ghost Guns and Make Communities Safer
Amicus Brief Continues Efforts to Support Commonsense Gun Regulations and Improve Public Safety
Jul 12th, 2022
DOJ Launches $2 Million Critical Incident Mapping Data Grant Program
July 11, 2022
Jul 11th, 2022
DOJ Announces $65,000 Settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
June 30, 2022
Jun 30th, 2022
AG Kaul Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Kaul v. Prehn
June 29, 2022
Jun 29th, 2022
DOJ Announces Mallinckrodt to Pay $230 Million Agreement in Underpayment of Medicaid Drug Rebates Lawsuit
June 20, 2022
Jun 20th, 2022
Office of School Safety Launches Critical Incident Response Team Program
June 16, 2022
Jun 16th, 2022
Wisconsin DOJ Announces $36 Million in Loan Discharge for more than 3,000 Wisconsinites who Attended Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
June 2, 2022
Jun 2nd, 2022
AG Kaul Announces Launch of Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System for Victims
May 25, 2022
May 25th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces $19.2 Million Agreement with Ford Motor Company for False Advertising of Fuel-Efficiency, Payload Capacity
May 24, 2022
May 24th, 2022
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Racine, Wis.
May 20, 2022
May 20th, 2022
Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative Child Sexual Assault Case Charged in Douglas County
Anyone with information on clergy or faith leader abuse is encouraged to report it at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
May 17th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces Distribution of 975,000 Child ID Kits Across Wisconsin
May 17, 2022
May 17th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces Appointment of Division of Law Enforcement Services Administrator Steven Wagner
May 13, 2022
May 13th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces New Use of Force and Arrest-Related Death Data Dashboard
96% of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agencies Reporting, Covering 99.9% of Wisconsin’s Population
May 9th, 2022
WI DOJ Secures $2,370,000 for Wisconsin Consumers Deceived by Turbo Tax
Wisconsin Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services
May 5th, 2022
AG Kaul Supports Benefits for Public Safety Officers, Family Affected by Work-Related PTSD
April 25, 2022
Apr 25th, 2022
AG Kaul Releases Update in Advance of One-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
Over 200 completed reports of over 150 abusers, 51 reporting for the first time
Apr 19th, 2022
AG Kaul Releases 2021 Annual Crime Lab Report
Despite impacts of COVID-19, crime labs well positioned for the future
Apr 14th, 2022
AG Kaul Applauds EPA for Plan to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
Comments Support EPA’s Plan to Reverse the Trump Administration’s Illegal Finding Against Regulating Toxic Air Pollution from Power Plants
Apr 12th, 2022
AG Kaul, DATCP Announce Enforcement Action Against Extended Vehicle Warranty Telemarketer
April 4, 2022
Apr 4th, 2022
Following DA Decision Not to Charge, DOJ Releases Files from Investigation into MHD Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
March 24, 2022
Mar 24th, 2022
DOJ Prosecutors Making Significant Impact on Drug Cases in Wisconsin
AG Kaul Releases Drug Prosecutor Report, Calls for Extension of HOPE Policy Positions
Mar 22nd, 2022
AG Kaul Calls on EPA to Strengthen Protections Against Childhood Lead Poisoning
March 17, 2022
Mar 17th, 2022
AG Kaul Files Lawsuit Against Johnson Controls, Inc. and Tyco Fire Products for PFAS Violations
March 14, 2022
Mar 14th, 2022
AG Kaul announces environmental judgment requiring Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood, Inc. pay a $75,000 penalty
March 7, 2022
Mar 7th, 2022
AG Kaul Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision
March 3, 2022
Mar 3rd, 2022
AG Kaul and DATCP Alert Consumers Impacted by Massive 2021 T-Mobile Data Breach to Protect Their Personal Information
March 2, 2022
Mar 2nd, 2022
AG Kaul Urges Federal Trade Commission to Create Robust Rule Outlawing Impersonation Scams
February 24, 2022
Feb 24th, 2022
AG Kaul Issues Statement on Assembly Joint Resolution 107
February 15, 2022
Feb 15th, 2022
AG Kaul announces environmental judgment requiring Gage Marine Corporation pay a $25,000 penalty
February 9, 2022
Feb 9th, 2022
AG Kaul Celebrates ICAC Accomplishments on Safer Internet Day
February 8, 2022
Feb 8th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces $2 Million Agreement with Hayat Pharmacy
February 4, 2022
Feb 4th, 2022
Wood County Man Charged with Child Sexual Assault in Connection to Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative
Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Feb 3rd, 2022
AG Kaul, DFI Partner with CFTC and 26 State Securities Regulators to Stop $68 Million Precious Metals Scheme that Targeted the Elderly
February 1, 2022
Feb 1st, 2022
Illinois Man Sentenced for Distributing Drugs in Wisconsin that Linked to Fatal Overdoses
Jan 27th, 2022
AG Kaul Urges FDA to Preserve State Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Jan 20th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces $1.85 Billion Settlement with Student Loan Servicer Navient
Settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation and $95 million in restitution; Wisconsin borrowers will receive over $23.8 million in relief
Jan 13th, 2022
AG Kaul Shares Signs of Human Trafficking During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 11, 2022
Jan 11th, 2022
AG Kaul Issues Statement on One-Year Anniversary of U.S. Capitol Insurrection
January 6, 2022
Jan 6th, 2022
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Including $90,000 Penalty for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
December 21, 2021
Dec 21st, 2021
AG Kaul and Wisconsin Emergency Management Announce Wireless Emergency Alerts for Certain Silver Alert Cases
December 21, 2021
Dec 21st, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Dreamers, Pushes Back on Texas Lawsuit Attacking DACA
December 20, 2021
Dec 20th, 2021
AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsinites of Speak Up, Speak Out School Safety Tool
December 17, 2021
Dec 17th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Appointment of Tina Virgil to be Division of Criminal Investigation Administrator
December 15, 2021
Dec 15th, 2021
Former Rock County Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Child Sexual Assault
December 15, 2021
Dec 15th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring $90,000 Penalty for Alleged Excess Emissions and Other Air Pollution Violations
December 9, 2021
Dec 9th, 2021
Vilas County Woman Sentenced for Stealing $400,000 from Elderly Victim
December 7, 2021
Dec 7th, 2021
AG Kaul Celebrates Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation Becoming Law
New law to help prevent a future backlog of sexual assault kits in Wisconsin
Dec 6th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Efforts to Preserve and Fortify DACA
December 2, 2021
Dec 2nd, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of Federal Efforts to Restore Endangered Species Act Protections for Habitat
December 1, 2021
Dec 1st, 2021
AG Kaul Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Legislation to Protect the Public from Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals
Coalition Urges Senate Leadership to Strengthen Public Health Protections from PFAS in the National Defense Authorization Act
Dec 1st, 2021
AG Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision
Nov 30th, 2021
Attorney General Kaul Statement on the Verdict in Wisconsin v. Rittenhouse
November 19, 2021
Nov 19th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Nationwide Investigation into Instagram’s Impact on Young People
Attorneys General Concerned for Safety and Well-Being of Children; Examining Potential Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
Nov 18th, 2021
Milwaukee Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
November 18, 2021
Nov 18th, 2021
AG Kaul Urges Swift Senate Action Against Toxic “Forever” Chemicals
November 16, 2021
Nov 16th, 2021
AG Kaul Urges Efforts to Stop Robocallers from Misusing Legitimate Phone Numbers
November 15, 2021
Nov 15th, 2021
AG Kaul Urges Congress to Reform Military Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors
November 12, 2021
Nov 12th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces $115 Million Safer Wisconsin Legislative Package
If Enacted, Safer Wisconsin Will Fight Crime and Invest in Safer Communities
Nov 1st, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Effort in U.S. Supreme Court to Stop Unconstitutional Texas Abortion Ban
Multistate Amicus Brief Urges the Court to Allow Challenges to Abortion Ban to Go Forward
Oct 27th, 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
Oct 27th, 2021
AG Kaul announces $55,000 environmental judgment for pollution runoff event and other violations of water pollution laws
October 25, 2021
Oct 25th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Accelerate Actions to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food
October 22, 2021
Oct 22nd, 2021
Dane County Man Charged with Sexual Assault in Connection with Backlogged Kit
October 21, 2021
Oct 21st, 2021
AG Kaul, Gov Evers Recognize School Safety Week, Encourage Use of Speak Up, Speak Out
October 20, 2021
Oct 20th, 2021
AG Kaul urges U.S. Supreme Court to halt unconstitutional Texas abortion ban
Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Asking the Court to Vacate Fifth Circuit’s Stay of a District Court Order Blocking Enforcement of S.B. 8
Oct 18th, 2021
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Election “Investigation” by Former Supreme Court Justice Gableman
October 11, 2021
Oct 11th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Defense of Indian Child Welfare Act Protections Before the U.S. Supreme Court
October 11, 2021
Oct 11th, 2021
Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Road Rage Shooting on I-94/43
October 8, 2021
Oct 8th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Congressional Hearings Addressing Youth Social Media Use
Coalition Sends Joint Letter to U.S. Senate Committee Sharing Concerns about Social Media Platforms Exploiting Young People for Profit
Oct 5th, 2021
Verona Man Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
October 1, 2021
Oct 1st, 2021
AG Kaul Announces $86,000 Agreement with Jon-De Capital, Inc. for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
October 1, 2021
Oct 1st, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Defending States’ Authority to Set Policy on Concealed Carry
September 21, 2021
Sep 21st, 2021
Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Four Counts of Armed Robbery
September 21, 2021
Sep 21st, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Mississippi’s Effort to Overturn Aspects of Roe v. Wade
September 20, 2021
Sep 20th, 2021
AG Kaul Leads Coalition in Support of EPA’s proposal to include PFAS as a class in the Contaminant Candidate List 5
September 17, 2021
Sep 17th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Ban
Amicus Brief Filed in Federal District Court Rejects Texas Law Banning Abortions After Six Weeks
Sep 15th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Calling On Congress to Prioritize Funding for Programs to Address the Climate Crisis, Environmental Injustice
September 14, 2021
Sep 14th, 2021
AG Kaul Warns Wisconsinites of Increase in Ransomware Threats
September 13, 2021
Sep 13th, 2021
State of Wisconsin to Receive $14 Million After Arbitration Panel Rules in Favor of State in Dispute with Cigarette Manufacturers
September 2, 2021
Sep 2nd, 2021
AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce Outside Counsel for Potential PFAS Claims
August 25, 2021
Aug 25th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Sixth Conviction and Sentencing as a Result of the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
August 24, 2021
Aug 24th, 2021
AG Kaul to U.S. Attorney General Garland: Firearm Regulations Must Include Ghost Guns
August 20, 2021
Aug 20th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Conclusion of Review of Sexual Assault Cases Previously Investigated by the Wisconsin National Guard
August 19, 2021
Aug 19th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Over $650,000 Settlement with SEMCO, Inc.
August 19, 2021
Aug 19th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit to Remove Frederick Prehn from Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
August 17, 2021
Aug 17th, 2021
AG Kaul Calls for Faster Implementation of Anti-Robocall Technology
Urges the FCC to Accelerate Deadline for STIR/SHAKEN Adoption
Aug 9th, 2021
AG Kaul and Other Swing State AGs Lead 22 AGs Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Safeguard Democracy
August 2, 2021
Aug 2nd, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Extend Expanded Child Tax
AGs Across Country Say this Proven, Systemic Solution to Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty Should be a Priority in Reconciliation Bill
Jul 30th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Equitable Student Discipline in Schools
July 23, 2021
Jul 23rd, 2021
Former Arlington Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Wife in 1988
June 25, 2021
Jun 25th, 2021
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring $95,000 Penalty for Alleged Illegal Release of Mercury Waste
Jun 24th, 2021
AG Kaul & 25 AGs Calling For Passage Of The Federal Equality Act
AGs Urge Senate to Pass Measure Prohibiting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans.
Jun 23rd, 2021
States Argue in Supreme Court Brief Supporting CDC Eviction Ban to Protect Public Health During Pandemic
Jun 11th, 2021
Charges Filed in Kenosha County for Serial Sex Assaults Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits
May 20, 2021
May 20th, 2021
Wisconsin, FTC, 5 Other States & Counties Sue Frontier Communications for Misrepresenting Internet Speeds
Company failed to deliver promised DSL Internet speeds
May 19th, 2021
Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation Leads to Tomah Man’s Guilty Verdict for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
May 17, 2021
May 17th, 2021
Office of Open Government Advisory: Marsy’s Law and Public Records
May 13, 2021
May 13th, 2021
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Village of Ashwaubenon
May 7, 2021
May 7th, 2021
Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Town of Oneida
May 3, 2021
May 3rd, 2021
AG Kaul Criticizes Proposal That Would Allow Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of Wisconsin’s Most Vulnerable Communities
“We need to strengthen our protections against predatory lending,” said Attorney General Kaul.
Jan 22nd, 2020
AG Schimel and Texas AG File 20-State Injunction Against Obamacare
In February, the same 20-state coalition filed a lawsuit that argues the ACA, as recently amended, forces an unconstitutional and irrational regime onto the states and their citizens.
Apr 26th, 2018
AG Schimel Backs Academic Freedom in Friend of the Court Brief
Wisconsin’s brief supports Professor John McAdams’ First Amendment claims in the case.
Feb 27th, 2018
AG Schimel and Coalition of AGs Reach Settlement with Pharmaceutical Company Over Attempt to Block Generics
“When a company tries to rig the system to its advantage, consumers suffer the consequences, which can lead to fewer treatment options,” Attorney General Schimel said.
Feb 7th, 2018
AG Schimel Announces Record-Breaking Accomplishments & Reforms for Open Government in 2017
In 2017, the agency broke all previous records by responding to nearly 700 public records requests.
Jan 5th, 2018
AG Schimel Appoints Experienced, Award-Winning Prosecutor to Lead Office of Crime Victim Services
Michelle L. Viste is a current assistant attorney general at DOJ and 2015 Deputy District Attorney of the Year award recipient.
Jun 7th, 2017
DCI Announces Anonymous Tip Line for Information Related to Milwaukee Unrest
DOJ asks the public only submit tips based on facts, and not speculation or heresy.
Aug 18th, 2016
