Josh Kaul

Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up

Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.

Attorney General Kaul Announces Multistate Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG

Court Rules Trump Can’t Block EV Charging Funding, Preserving $62 Million in Wisconsin

''What the Trump administration did violates the law,' Attorney General Kaul says.

AG Kaul, Multistate Coalition Condemn U.S. Doj Threats Against Minnesota

AG Kaul Wins Summary Judgment Against Trump Administration Attempt to Block Ev Infrastructure Funding

Tiffany Announces Six-Figure Statewide Buy to Restore Transparency After Democrats Block Audits

Wisconsin Joins Minnesota Lawsuit Against ICE

ICE's 'extreme and unlawful conduct is ripping at the fabric of our society.'

Council Seeks To Levy Big Fines, Up to $50,000, on Problem Landlords

City has shuttered 11 buildings this winter for dangerous emergency violations.

AG Kaul, Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demand Action From xAI Over Reports of Groks Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content

AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota

US Transportation Dept Drops ICE Cooperation Requirement

Attempt to tie transportation funding to ICE cooperation falls apart in federal court.

AG Kaul Seeks Dismissal of Federal DOJ Voter Data Lawsuit

Wisconsin among 20 states where Trump administration demands sensitive voter data.

Wisconsin DOJ Shares State-Specific Human Trafficking Information During Human Trafficking Prevention Month

AG Kaul and Coalition Announce Trump Administrations Decision to Drop Appeal of Court Order Blocking Illegal Conditioning of Transportation Grant Funding

Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Wisconsin’s favor

Former Pastor Convicted of Child Sexual Assault in Douglas County

AG Kaul Announces Settlement Requiring $120,000 Payment to Resolve Alleged Violations Related to a 2024 Fish Kill in Monroe County

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

AG Kaul Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Attempt to Limit Access to Gender-Affirming Care

Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

AG Kaul and Coalition Sue Trump Administration Over Efforts to Defund Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Attorney General Kaul Announces Multistate Settlement With Mercedes Over Alleged Emissions Fraud

AG Kaul and Coalition Secure Preliminary Injunction Blocking Hud Changes That Would Have Left Thousands Without Housing

Wisconsin DOJ Gives Consumers Instructions on Accessing $700 Million Google Settlement

MacIver Comments on Trump Administration Suit Against WEC

First Meeting of Republican-Created Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice is Unmistakable Sign of Senate Republicans’ Misplaced Priorities

How Menards’ 11 Percent Rebate Ended in a $4.25 Million Payout

Ten states, led in part by Wisconsin, said the popular promotion blurred the line between instant discounts and mail-in rebates for shoppers.

AG Kaul, DATCP Secure Settlement with Menards Regarding Alleged Deceptive Rebate Advertising and Price Gouging

AG Kaul, DATCP Secure Settlement with Menards Regarding Alleged Deceptive Rebate Advertising and Price Gouging

Bill to Examine Disappearance, Murders of Black Women Gets Public Hearing

Bill has two Republican co-sponsors. Senate never voted on last effort.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order

Warns that executive order to remove barriers from AI use will make kids 'less safe.'

MacIver Institute Condemns Wisconsin Elections Commission for Rejecting DOJ Voter Data Request, Undermining Election Integrity Efforts

AG Kaul Announces Multistate Settlement with Hyundai and Kia for Their Sales of Vehicles Lacking Anti-Theft Technology

As a result of the settlement, Hyundai and Kia will offer free hardware fix for all affected vehicles that will help prevent further thefts and protect public safety

AG Kaul and Coalition File Lawsuit Against Trump Administrations Attempt to Stop Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure

AG Kaul and Coalition Announce Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC

Lawsuit alleges that Uber used deceptive enrollment, billing and cancellation practices in offering its subscription service, Uber One

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.

Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case

A Dane County judge finds probable cause to proceed with a criminal trial.

Wisconsin Prosecution of 2020 Election Scheme Continues, Other States Falter

Going after architects of election scheme rather than the 10 fake electors.

AG Kaul and Coalition Sue Trump Administration Over Unlawful New $100K Fee for H-1B Visa

Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case

Senator wants charges against Republican Jim Troupis to be dropped.

AG Kaul and Coalition Secure Court Victory Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding

Summary Judgment Prevents Trump Administration from Illegally Shutting Down the FEMA BRIC Program

Wisconsin DOJ Announces Overdose Death Initiative

Maria Lazar Suggests Shed Tip the Scales for Right-Wing, Special Interests on Wisconsin Supreme Court

AG Kaul Announces Issuance of Warning Letters to Four Additional Telecom Companies for Transmitting Robocalls

Attorney General Kaul Releases 2024 Annual Crime Lab Report

Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid

USDA will withhold SNAP funding unless states turn over sensitive applicant data.

Office of School Safety Releases 2024-2025 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Impact Report

AG Kaul and Coalition Sue to Block Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance

AG Kaul Pushes Back on Potential State AI Law Ban

State Sues Over Trump Administration Funding Cuts for Homeless

Kaul joins 19 states in suit. Cuts would leave many homeless in Milwaukee.

AG Kaul and Coalition Sue Over HUD Policy That Would Put More People Into Homelessness

HUD’s Policy Shift Risks Forcing Hundreds of Wisconsin Households Into Homelessness

AG Kaul Defends Critical Services for Crime Victims

AG Kaul and Coalition Win Lawsuit Stopping Elimination of Four Federal Agencies

Court Bars Trump Administration from Dismantling Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses, Workers, and Services for the Unhoused

AG Kaul Highlights Scam Prevention Efforts, Launches Educational Resource During Fraud Awareness Week

Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin

Interim appointment by Trump administration sidesteps established process.

Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Candidates for Statewide Office in 2026

Will Stay Out of Governor’s Race and Retain Role of Being Fair Arbitrator Among Primary Candidates

Financial Advisor Sentenced for Investment Fraud Scheme

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Fall Drug Take Back Collection

Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors

Full list of 77 includes many who tried to overturn 2020 election.

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.

AG Kaul and Multistate Coalition Call on FCC to Publish Delayed Rule on Multilingual Emergency Alerts

AG Kaul and Multistate Coalition Bring Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Restrictions on FEMA Grants

AG Kaul Sues U.S. Department of Education, Asking Court to Block New Restrictions on Public Service Loan Forgiveness

AG Kaul Issues Statement on Order in Snap Benefits Case

Federal Judge Issues Order Directing USDA to Use SNAP Contingency Funds

Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Send Wisconsin $8 Million

Ruling follows April decision by Trump to stop $1 billion in mental health grants over 'diversity, equity and inclusion.'

AG Kaul and Coalition File Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Defending Federal Reserves Independence

AG Kaul Wins Preliminary Injunction Blocking U.S. Department of Education from Cutting School Mental Health Funding

Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts

Wisconsin joins two dozen states arguing federal government is violating the law.

AG Kaul Sues Trump Administration, Seeking Order to Provide FoodShare Funding During Shutdown

Coalition urges court to restore SNAP funding relied upon by more than 40 million Americans, including 689,000 Wisconsinites

AG Kaul and Coalition Seek Answers from Trump Administration on SNAP Funding Due to Lapse in One Week

Lawmakers Ask For AG Opinion on Alleged Loophole in Teacher Grooming Cases

Contentious legislative hearing follows news report finding 200 school investigations of sexual misconduct or grooming.

AG Kaul Announces Settlement with Online Clothing Retailer Regarding Alleged Deceptive Advertising and Billing Practices

Republican Eric Toney Running Again for Wisconsin Attorney General

Fond du Lac County district attorney seeks rematch against Democrat Josh Kaul.

Drug Take Back Day is October 25

AG Kaul and Coalition File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court of the United States Opposing President Trumps Attempt to Unlawfully Deploy National Guard in Chicago

Wikler Won’t Run For Governor

Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair won't enter open race.

AG Kaul Wins Preliminary Injunction, Continuing Block of Trump Administrations Push to Obtain Sensitive SNAP Information Unlawfully

AG Kaul Moves to Intervene in Review of Merger Settlement

Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws

A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.

Joint Statement of 22 Attorneys General Condemning Retaliatory Prosecution of New York State Attorney General Letitia James

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Amicus Brief Against President Trumps National Guard Deployment to Oregon

Safe at Home Program Supports Survivors of Domestic Violence

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.

Wisconsin Citizen Voters Score a Major Win for Election Integrity in Showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission

AG Kaul Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Review Case Threatening Enforcement of Voting Rights Act

AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race

Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.

More Names Surface in Governor’s Race

And a new poll suggests another Democrat should consider getting in.

AG Kaul Announces Trump Administrations Abandonment of VOCA Grant Conditions Following Coalition Lawsuit

AG Kaul Sues U.S. Department of Justice to Protect Services for Crime Victims

AG Kaul Wins Court Order Protecting Wisconsins Energy Program Funding

AG Kaul Wins Court Order Protecting Federal Emergency Preparedness Funding

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor

Hughes says her experience makes her different than other candidates.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Suing Over Illegal Conditions on Funding for Programs Designed to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Following Social Media Discoveries, Republican Ends Campaign For Governor

Bill Berrien's decision comes days after news surfaced that he followed authors of sexually explicit essays.

WI DOJ, FTC and Coalition Act to Stop Allegedly Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme

US Rep. Tom Tiffany Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

After months of teasing run, Republican makes official entrance into 2026 campaign.

AG Kaul Opposes EPA Proposal to Undermine Climate Science and Roll Back Vehicle Emissions Standards

AG Kaul Wins Court Order Protecting Sensitive Personal Data of Food Assistance Recipients