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WILL & State/National Conservative Groups Warn Legislature on Wedding Barns
Groups stand up for economic freedom, limited government
Jun 10th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
State Has 22,000 OWI Convictions Per Year
Still high, but way down from 10 years ago when it was 40,000.
May 31st, 2019 by Will Cushman
State’s Drinking Culture Costs $6.8 Billion Per Year
Includes cost of legal expenses, traffic stops, medical costs, lost productivity.
May 27th, 2019 by Kyla Calvert Mason
Jury Convicts Two Ashland County Men of First-Degree Intentional Homicide
Sentencing has not been scheduled.
May 24th, 2019 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
CMD Wins Reversal of Restrictive DOJ Public Records Policy
Group obtains more than 3,000 records relating to former Attorney General Schimel’s war on the Affordable Care Act
May 21st, 2019 by Center for Media and Democracy
Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases
Attorney General reverses DOJ position on lawsuits over dairy farm expansion, high-capacity wells.
May 4th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
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 by Josh Kaul
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 by Josh Kaul
Governor Evers Agrees With WILL on Legal Status of Wedding Barns
Evers administration pledges to interpret law as previously practiced
Mar 8th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Evers Admin. Prolongs Uncertainty for Wedding Barn Owners
Evers, Kaul provide no clarity on legality of wedding barns
Mar 7th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Coalition Seeks More Criminal Justice Funding
Criminal justice agencies and associations say their budget proposal will improve system.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Unions Files Suit Against Lame Duck Laws
Second suit filed, argues Republicans violated state constitution.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
DNR Secretary Cole announces additional appointments to leadership team
Todd Ambs has been named DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Jon Wilcox and David Prosser Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court
"Like the justices who have lined up behind my campaign, I pledge to defend the rule of law, uphold the constitution, and protect the public on the Wisconsin Supreme Court."
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
WILL Sues Evers Administration to Protect Wedding Barns
Asks judge to protect economic freedom, remove uncertainty
Jan 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Hagedorn Campaign Off to Historic Fundraising Start
Judge Hagedorn’s campaign raised $310,629.58 going into 2019.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Hagedorn Campaign Releases Statement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
"I want to thank our members of law enforcement here in Wisconsin for their service."
Jan 9th, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Governor Walker Appoints St. Croix County Judge and Ashland County District Attorney
Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Scott J. Nordstrand to serve as a judge on the St. Croix County Circuit Court and Attorney David Meany to the position of Ashland County District Attorney.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Gov. Scott Walker
Judge Brian Hagedorn Submits More Than 5,000 Nomination Signatures for Supreme Court Seat
"I am overwhelmed by the support we’ve received since announcing our campaign..."
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Kaul Calls Lame Duck Laws ‘Terrible’
Changes for Department of Justice will endanger public safety, new Attorney General says.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy
Bill Curbing Evers’ Power Moves to Legislature
All 12 Republicans on Joint Finance back plan to reduce governor’s power, restrict early voting.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom
WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom
Nov 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Schimel Concedes Election to Kaul
Republican attorney general won’t seek recount, lost by 17,000 votes to Democrat Josh Kaul.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Making Wisconsin More Like Texas
Schimel and Walker support changes in Affordable Care Act most voters oppose. Why?
Sep 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Brad Schimel Withholding Rape Kit Release Documents
‘Desperate and Incompetent Attorney General Trying to Cover His Tracks’
Sep 12th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Judge Brian Hagedorn Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
"I pledge to you that I will apply the law fairly to everyone."
Aug 16th, 2018 by Brian Hagedorn
The Rise of Federalist Society Judges
Nationally and in Wisconsin they have become activists and super legislators.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Former Scott Walker Corrections Secretary Ed Wall Blasts Walker in New Ad Released by the Tony Evers Campaign
Former Walker Appointee Says Walker Badly Mismanaged Lincoln Hills Situation
Jun 21st, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering
No decision on merits. But Wisconsin case may eventually be sent back to high court.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Have Nearly Tripled
In Milwaukee County up from 50 in 2013 to 140 in 2017.
May 15th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Mount Pleasant Village Officials Threaten and Censor Foxconn Area Residents
“Village refuses to allow members of the public to speak about Foxconn redevelopment plan affecting their own properties.”
May 14th, 2018 by A Better Mt. Pleasant
Governor Walker Signs $100 Million School Safety Plan into Law
"Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school."
Mar 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
No Child Should Ever Feel Unsafe at School: Governor Walker, Lt. Governor Kleefisch, and Attorney General Schimel Visit Schools to Discuss $100 Million School Safety Plan
"No child, parent, or teacher should ever feel unsafe at school."
Mar 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
No Child Should Ever Feel Unsafe in School: Governor Walker Calls $100 million Special Session on School Safety
"No child, parent, or teacher should ever have to feel unsafe in school."
Mar 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
The House of Fraud
Owner of Downer Woods home has a dozen different names and is charged with fraud.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Michael Horne
AG Brad Schimel’s neglect and incompetence let rapists walk the streets for years
“For Schimel to drop the ball on his most basic responsibility is embarrassing and an insult to those who’ve bravely come forward seeking justice”
Feb 9th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel
Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Many Errors of Brad Schimel
His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Leah Vukmir statement about unconstitutional John Doe raids in Wisconsin
"My privacy has been violated in such a brazen way by those who targeted me, my friends, and even my family."
Dec 6th, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
State Sees Rise in Hate Groups
Increase in anti-Semitic, racist incidents reflects national increase in hate groups.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Mukhtar Ibrahim
State Won’t Review Flawed FBI Hair, Fiber Cases
FBI has admitted flawed analysis, several states have launched review of these cases.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Katherine Proctor
The Death of Jermaine Claybrooks
Police killed suspected drug dealer, but his family and lawyer say slaying unjustified.
Oct 15th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Schimel and Pruitt, the Anti-Environmentalists
State attorney general and federal EPA head never met a green policy they liked.
Oct 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag
Wins and losses for openness and accountability.
Aug 1st, 2017 by April Barker
Interrogation Technique Causes False Confessions?
High pressure Reid Technique — used to wrongly convict Brendan Dassey — can trap the innocent.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Krista Johnson
More Than 1,000 Suspected Sexual Predators Arrested During Operation Broken Heart
"There is no higher charge I have as Attorney General than to lock up sexual predators and to empower our local law enforcement to do the same."
Jul 19th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Governor Walker Appoints Dane County Judge
Samuelson has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Wisconsin Department of Justice since 2012.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
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 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Records Show Schimel Opened Office Doors to NRA Second Full Day on Job
Today Schimel Endorsed NRA Bill to Flood Streets with Untrained, Unlicensed Concealed Carry Holders
May 31st, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
GOP-Controlled WI Department of Justice Has Spent More $50,000 in Swag Last Four Years
Records Suggest Schimel Spent $3,700 on Two Other Kinds of Coins Beyond Panned ‘KAED’ Ones
May 9th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Flawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent
FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.
May 5th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
AG Schimel to Award $920,000 to Sexual Assault Survivor Support Services
The $920,000 is made available through funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Methamphetamine Abuse in Wisconsin Expands 250 Percent
Wisconsin DOJ, FBI, DEA, and Marshfield Clinic Brief Legislators
Feb 9th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Lack of Urgency, Transparency in Sexual Assault Kit Testing Necessitates Audit
Representative Sargent requests an official audit of the DOJ’s sexual assault kit backlog and testing policies and procedures
Feb 7th, 2017 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on redistricting ruling
"Clearly, Republicans will stop at nothing to secure their grip on power."
Feb 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
AG Schimel and WCASA Launch Victim-Centered Awareness Campaign, Offer Support to Survivors of Sexual Assault
The campaign is designed to reach out to all sexual assault survivors who had a sexual assault kit collected as the result of a sexual assault nurse exam.
Jan 30th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse
“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”
Jan 5th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Supreme Court Rules Against Open Records
Conservative majority exempts Schimel’s training videos from disclosure.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
AG Schimel Announces Charges in Megabucks Lottery Fraud
The complaint alleges that the two defendants conspired to win the December 29, 2007, Wisconsin Megabucks lottery game.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Thursday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1
Dec 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Measuring Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering
Data shows why the court struck down state's map; “efficiency gap” not the reason.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin soar, Departments of Justice and Transportation co-sponsor new ads raising awareness
Last year, 149 people were killed in drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin backs multi-agency project to share opioid data
Initiative will create nation’s largest opioid overdose surveillance system
Dec 5th, 2016 by Medical College of Wisconsin
AG Schimel Announces Executive Leadership Changes
AG Schimel appointed Paul Connell as Deputy Attorney General and Delanie Breuer as his Chief of Staff.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Wisconsin Department of Transportation enhances Silver and AMBER Alert messaging on electronic message boards
New message format aims to help reduce alert durations in Wisconsin.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds
Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS
Nov 29th, 2016 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Wisconsin Elections Commission Receives Two Presidential Election Recount Petitions
The state is working under a federal deadline of December 13 to complete the recount.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
AG Schimel Announces Election Integrity Efforts
Election integrity teams from DOJ monitor polling sites for such violations as electioneering, observer misconduct, or wrongful denial of right to vote.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Concealed Carry Hasn’t Prevented Crime
Aggravated assault with guns has risen 43% since concealed carry legalized.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Chris Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel to Get the Job Done on Wisconsin’s Longstanding Rape Kit Backlog
More than one year after Wisconsin Justice Department received federal investments, reports show state still has 6,000 kit backlog
Oct 5th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Who Is Barred From Buying Guns?
And what are the federal and states law regarding background checks?
Aug 29th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
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 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Role Of Police Questioned in Unrest
Was violence a reaction to years of mistreatment by police?
Aug 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Sherman Park Incidents, Calls for Immediate Release of Video Footage
"The ACLU of Wisconsin urges local leaders to heed the cries for solace, help, and change from residents, young and old."
Aug 15th, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
City “Can’t Police” Away Its Violence
Local leaders call for comprehensive solution to gun violence in Milwaukee.
Aug 10th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Women in Government
What I’ve Done to Promote Open Records
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel describes steps taken by his department.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Legislature Votes to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse
Kleefisch/Taylor legislation passes with strong bipartisan support
Feb 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Polk County Corrections Officer gets 60-year sentence
On Monday, February 1, 2016, Darryl Christensen was sentenced by Judge Eugene Harrington.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
AG Schimel appoints Ryan Walsh as Chief Deputy Solicitor General
Walsh currently serves as an associate attorney with the law firm of Jones Day in Washington, D.C. in the Issues and Appeals section.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Brad Schimel
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 159 Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
“Judge Kloppenburg’s background and experience are impressive and broad,” said Robert Doyle, IBEW Local 159 Business Manager.
Jan 21st, 2016 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
Supervisor Khalif Rainey Calls for State Expungement Law Reform
Rainey’s resolution states that Milwaukee County supports efforts to give certain rehabilitated individuals a second chance by reforming and expanding the current expungement law.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Dave Obey Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Former Congressman Dave Obey, who represented Wisconsin’s largest congressional district stretching over 20 Counties from Marathon to Polk, Douglas to Oneida, has endorsed Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Oct 15th, 2015 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Action to Help Reduce Wisconsin’s Rape Kit Backlog
Wisconsin’s Department of Justice to Receive $2 Million Federal Investment After Baldwin Calls on U.S. Attorney General to Take “Immediate Steps” to Address Backlog
Sep 10th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Staff Promotions
Current Chief of Staff Eric Schutt is leaving the administration to pursue other opportunities and to spend more time with family.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
