Brad Schimel

Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot

ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.

Kaul Leads Schimel in Campaign Dollars

Democratic challenger for AG raised $877,000 in last two months while Schimel raised $604,000.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker, Evers tied in Wisconsin’s race for governor

Baldwin leads Vukmir for Senate; close race for state attorney general

Scott Walker Lacks Ethics

That’s why four of his cabinet secretaries, including me, have condemned him.

The Fight Against Gerrymandering

Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.

Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol

But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?

Brad Schimel Fails Women, Victims

Reviewing the Attorney General’s record on rape and sexual harassment.

Will Brad Schimel Dress Up Like Scott Walker for Halloween?

State Attorney General Had Empty State Plane Come Fetch Him for Statewide Fly Around, Just Like Scott Walker

State Democrats Buried by Outside Funding

GOP express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million compared to just $6.6 million by Democratic groups.

Why Republicans Lie About Health Care

The reality is they can’t create an alternative way to cover pre-existing conditions.

The Strange Suit by Brad Schimel

Why try to end coverage of pre-existing conditions which 67% of Republicans support?

Schimel Versus Kaul Part 3

In their third debate AG candidates disagree on nearly everything. Again.

Wisconsin Attorney General Schimel: Catholic Church “Experiment” in Which Sex Offenders Were Placed Back Into Ministry a “Mistake”

Contrary to his claims at Sunday’s debate, Schimel says he is now investigating the abuse, but he refuses to speak publicly with victims about it

Judge Goes Easy on Violent Cop

Milwaukee police officer kicked subdued suspect in the face, gets fine, 14 days in jail.

Does Wisconsin Need an Alcohol Czar?

State struggles with host of issues involved in regulating the alcohol industry.

Schimel and Kaul Debate The Issues

Candidates for Attorney General disagree on rape kits, opioids, Affordable Care Act.

Baldwin, Walker Lead in Latest MU Poll

Baldwin up 10% over Vukmir, Walker up by just 1% over Evers.

Republicans Have 4-1 Spending Edge

Outside groups supporting GOP have spent $11 million, vs $2.5 million for Democratic candidates.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight race for Wisconsin governor, Baldwin leading in Senate contest

Wisconsin voters weigh in on Kavanaugh confirmation, Mueller investigation

The Incoherence of Scott Walker

His suddenly changing policies make for a confused campaign.

Schimel Suit Cost Workers $23 Million

Suit he joined stopped 165,000 Wisconsin workers from getting overtime pay.

Brad Schimel’s Pipeline to Campaign Cash

Nearly 40 Percent of August Contributions From Individuals to Attorney General’s Campaign Came from Michels Construction Family

Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show

Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.

Donald Trump Attacks Victim of Sexual Assault, Again. Scott Walker and Brad Schimel Silent, Again.

Top Republicans Choice: Denounce Appalling Behavior of Perpetuate Injustice With Silence

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Helps Scott Walker Solve Legal Mystery

Apparently, Scott Walker forgot that HE is the “something” that could strip protections for his constituents with pre-existing conditions.

Attorney General Brad Schimel Puts the ‘AG’ in Swag

Records Reveal State Department of Justice Spending $80,000 on Promotional Material

Obamacare Critics Offer Weak Alternatives

Bill supported by Gov. Walker won’t effectively cover pre-existing conditions.

Wisconsin Attorney General Debate to Air Live on WISN 12

WISN 12 and Marquette University Law School to Partner for Commitment 2018 Coverage

Brad Schimel Blames Sexual Assault Victim for Scaring Other Survivors, Puts Politics First

"I know Josh Kaul will stand up for survivors and make sure that dangerous criminals who commit these crimes are punished."

Making Insurance Fake Again

Trump and Walker plans let health insurers end coverage of pre-existing conditions, sell junk policies.

Brad Schimel as Prosecutor on Sexual Assault Cases: Light Sentences and Alarming Comments About Victims

In One Case Schimel Downplayed Assault Telling Judge, ‘It Was Basically a First Date’

Attorney General Schimel Withholds Documents Related to His Legal War Against the Affordable Care Act

CMD files suit to obtain public records from Wisconsin DOJ

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Evers, Baldwin with leads among Wisconsin voters

Trump at 42 percent approval, voters divided on how he has changed GOP

Schimel’s Spoils System

DOJ gag order on his employees shows the impact of ending civil service protections.

Another Brad Schimel Blunder: Attorney General’s Pick to Run Office of School Safety Stands to Personally Profit From Fund She Oversees

‘Looks Like an All Around Sleazy Deal’

Another Attorney General Not Named Brad Schimel Sues Opioid Manufacturer

Republican Attorney General in Colorado Alleges Purdue Pharma ‘Fraudulent and Deceptive’ Practices Helped Create Opioid Crisis

Making Wisconsin More Like Texas

Schimel and Walker support changes in Affordable Care Act most voters oppose. Why?

Brad Schimel Withholding Rape Kit Release Documents

‘Desperate and Incompetent Attorney General Trying to Cover His Tracks’

Schimel Say Rape Kit Backlog Ended

Critics charge attorney general shouldn’t have taken four years to fix the problem.

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.

Catching Up on Summer’s Political News

Summer’s over. Election looming. What do you need to know?

Parties Spending $4.5 Million on AG Race

Republicans lead spending on Attorney General race, two-party total already exceeds 2014.

Check Candidates’ Stance on Open Records

If they want your vote, shouldn’t they support transparency in government?

Brad Schimel’s special interest backers go all in

RAGA dumps $2.5 million into race for floundering Schimel

45 Former Assistant DAs Blast Schimel

Attorney General called “blatantly” political in unprecedented letter Schimel dismisses as “partisan.”

3M Gives Donations, Pays No Fines

Company gave donations to Walker and others, pays no fines for environmental violations.

The Attack on Affordable Care

Walker, Schimel, Johnson would kill program; 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions could lose insurance.

Brad Schimel Silent on DeVos’s Plan to Arm Teachers

Will Schimel consider letting taxpayer money fund gun purchases for schools?

Attorneys General from All 50 States, DC, and Puerto Rico Urge Congress to Pass Sensenbrenner/Johnson Opioid Bill

Experts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants

Sending mental health professionals to training designed for security officers?

Counties Struggle With Opioid Costs

Ashland County asks voters for property tax hike to handle costs; referendum defeated.

Evers Could Benefit From Walker Fatigue

There is exhaustion with Walker’s ambition and relentless negative campaigns.

Will Brad Schimel Fire Himself?

Attorney General Said He Terminated Employee for Violating Open Records Law, But Schimel Himself Sought to Hide Records of Junket to Hate Group Conference

Democratic leaders blast Brad Schimel for putting politics before kids’ safety

"If Brad Schimel truly had wanted to keep our kids and our classrooms safe, these funds would have been distributed months ago"

Wall Blasts Walker, Schimel on Youth Prison

Former corrections secretary says governor, AG ignored Lincoln Hills abuses for political reasons.

Out-of-State Money Backs AG Candidates

In July, about half of the largest contributors to candidates came from outside of Wisconsin.

The Battle Over ‘Cocaine Mom” Law

Allows drug using mothers to be detained in jail. Opponents plan pickets, social media and forums across state.

NRA-backed Brad Schimel “mum” on 3D-printed guns

Brad Schimel’s re-election efforts have largely benefitted from NRA funding.

Scott Walker doubles down on support for extremist Supreme Court pick

Kavanaugh was selected by President Trump because he would be in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade.

Brad Schimel violates campaign finance laws

"Wisconsin's top law enforcer can't even follow the law himself"

School Safety Grant Program Avoids Larger Issues of Gun Violence

"Trying to solve gun violence while pushing the gun industries priorities is like trying to put out a fire with a flamethrower."

AG Race Attracts $1.3 Million in Six Months

Challenger Kaul raised nearly as much as incumbent Schimel in first half of 2018.

Brad Schimel Soft on Crime?

New data shows AG not just slow to go after rapists, but drugs and firearms cases.

The Facts on Brad Schimel’s Botching of the Rape Kit Backlog

"It couldn’t be clearer that Wisconsin needs a new attorney general."

Republican County Sheriffs Defending Brad Schimel on Rape Kit Backlog Have Backlog of Over 630 Rape Kits

Washington DC-Based Group Taps People Who Are Part of the Problem to Defend Brad Schimel on Rape Kit Backlog

Democratic Candidates Duke it Out

In debate all eight Democrats running for governor blast the Foxconn deal.

School Safety Grants Stir Controversy

Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.

Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms

Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.

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."

Schimel’s Latest Excuse

Refusing to Withdraw From Investigation Is Latest Excuse in Schimel Opioid Affair

High Court Backs Evers Over Walker

Evers can hire his own attorney in legal battle rather than AG Schimel, as Walker insisted.

State ‘Cocaine Mom’ Law Reinstated

Federal court overrules state court decision voiding law allowing jailing of drug-using mothers.

Brad Schimel’s Dreadful Record on Rape Kits

Attorney General is anything but tough on crime by serial rapists.

Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care

Every action they’ve taken aims to destroy Affordable Care Act.

Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering

No decision on merits. But Wisconsin case may eventually be sent back to high court.

The Troubling Record of Brad Schimel

How has state Attorney General failed? Let us count the ways.

Meth Use Up 167% Since 2013

New report tracks Midwest, as prevention, treatment in state remains a huge challenge.

Brad Schimel made deliberate missteps in handling of rapekit backlog

"Schimel's callous 'waiting for a bargain price' to test the rapekit backlog shows little interest in keeping Wisconsinites safe from sexual violence"

High Court Approves New Factory Farm

Factory farm had backing from large GOP contributors.

Documents Show State Attorney General Brad Schimel Was Following Hate Group’s Instructions in Concealing Appearance at Conference

‘As Wisconsin’s Top Cop, It’s More Important That Brad Schimel Follow Our State Laws’

Brad Schimel and Scott Walker Repeat Mistakes Past; Refuse to Take Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers

New York Times Reports Federal Prosecutors Regret Letting Manufacturer Execs Off the Hook in 2007, Declare it Was a Lost Opportunity to Slow Addiction Crisis

Attorney General Brad Schimel Dodges Latest Open Records Request Seeking ‘Swag’ Purchase Documents

‘If Brad Schimel Doesn’t Want to be Criticized for Buying Candy and Commemorative Coins Then He Shouldn’t Be Doing It’

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

One Wisconsin Now Statements on Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Handling of Untested Rape Kit Backlog

Millions of Dollars and Years Later Wisconsin Rape Kits Still Untested

State Politicians Funded by Accused Drug Makers

Drug companies sued for pushing opioids donated $39,000 to Walker, legislators.

Despite Walker’s $1.5 Million Ad Spending Spree, Evers Still Leading Walker in Head-to-Head Showdown

This is the first poll released that shows a head-to-head comparison between the two statewide elected officials.

Gov. Scott Walker’s State Lawyer Secretly Joined Attorney General Brad Schimel, Department of Justice Lawyers at Hate Group Conference

Anti-LGBTQ Alliance Defending Freedom Picked Up Tab For Walker Lawyer to Discuss Their Agenda at Luxury Resort

Brad Schimel Election Ad Blames Families, Not His Pharmaceutical Donors for Opioid Crisis

Once Again, Schimel Puts His Partisan Political Interests Ahead of Wisconsin Families

Conservation Voters Endorse Josh Kaul for Attorney General

Kaul provides a stark contrast to Brad Schimel who implemented a radical anti-conservation agenda as attorney general.

Wisconsin Republican State Convention Features ‘Pay to Pray’ Event With Gov. Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel

Public Policy Isn’t The Only Thing They’ll Auction Off

What Did Brad Schimel Say to Hate Group at Their Conference?

Appearing in Capacity as Wisconsin Attorney General Schimel Took Over $4,100 in Travel, Lodging, Meals and Appearance Fees From Anti-LGBTQ Alliance Defending Freedom

Attorney General Brad Schimel Threatens Crackdown on CBD Oil Instead of Holding Opioid Manufacturers Accountable

‘Brad Schimel is Protecting the Wrong People’

One Wisconsin Now Demands Brad Schimel Turn Over Records for His Appearance at Homophobic Alliance Defending Freedom Conference

Attorney General Traveled in Official Capacity to Participate in States’ Rights’ Panel Discussion Hosted by Organization Designated as Hate Group

Walker Tries to Rig the System

He’s suing to slash my authority as state superintendent, and forcing me to use attorney hostile to my views.

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

Brad Schimel Claims Voter Fraud in Waukesha County

Admits He Can’t Back Up Reckless and Irresponsible Claims of Impropriety

Brad Schimel Doesn’t Believe in Redemption

AG condemns award for rehabilitated lawyer and State Bar caves in to Schimel’s complaint.

ICYMI: Schimel grossly misrepresented scope of rape kit backlog

Thanks to Brad Schimel's neglect and lack of guidance, hundreds of untested rape kits are discovered to have involved unknown suspects

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.

Robin Vos’s Title Loan Trip Troubles

Company pays for his trip to London, he backs less regulations on its high interest loans.