Josh Kaul

A Christmas Gift List For State Officials

What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?

Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program

The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.

Berrada Settles DOJ Lawsuit

Landlord Youssef Berrada, charged with many violations, will pay $1.7 million.

Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison

But political leaders part ways on solutions.

AG Kaul Announces Settlement of Lawsuit Alleging Milwaukee Landlord Joe Berrada Violated Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law

Wisconsin’s 10 GOP Electors Cast Legal Votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance

4 years ago, a different group of Republicans tried to pull off a false electors scheme.

Wisconsin Department of Justice Offers Services Following School Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis.

FFRF warns of far-reaching consequences after Supreme Court agrees to hear Catholic Charities case

GOP Attorney Jim Troupis Appears in Court For Fake Elector Scheme

Troupis says Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul 'should be ashamed of himself' for bringing criminal case for 'political gain.'

Attorney General Kaul Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Wisconsinites

Wisconsin DOJ Awarded $7 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment 

Program provides services to prevent crisis, overdoses or criminal charges.

Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case

Charging Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman of defrauding electors.

WisGOP Statement on Appellate Court Rejecting Another Out-of-Touch Decision from Liberal Judge Susan Crawford

Remains of Cassandra Ayon Found in the Town of Brighton, Wis.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 59 Years in Prison in Connection to Child Sexual Assault Cases

State High Court Hears Arguments on Meagan Wolfe’s ‘Holdover’ Appointment

Is Wisconsin Elections Commission decision a 'case of careful what you wish for'?

Attorney General Kaul Calls on the FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers

Background Info On WEC v. LeMahieu

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

MacIver Institute: Kaul’s Crime Lab Excuses Prove It’s Not Working

Attorney General Kaul Releases 2023 Annual Crime Lab Report

Need for Additional Staff Remains Clear

AG Kaul announces $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services for alleged air pollution violations

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law

Liberal members seem ready to overturn or limit impact of 19th century state law.

Office of School Safety Releases 2023-2024 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Report

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit

Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?

Kaul Says DOJ Will Defend Wisconsin’s Rights Following Trump Election

Attorney General will fight any threats to 'the freedoms of Wisconsinites.'

Attorney General Kaul and Bipartisan Coalition of 30 States Announce Settlement with Kroger Over Opioid Crisis

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Condemning Possible Violence in Response to Election Results

Kaul Asks State Supreme Court To Order Release of $50 Million Literacy Fund

Dane County judge previously rejected request to release the money. Legislature has held funding.

Attorney General Kaul Announces Significant Updates in Multistate Litigation Against Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2018, you could be eligible for compensation

Following Election, Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Abortion, Election Chief

Oral arguments scheduled for high-profile issues.

AG Kaul Provides Resources for Parents to Facilitate Online Safety Discussions with Kids During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition to Protect Undocumented Family Members of U.S. Citizens

20 AGs File Brief Supporting “Keeping Families Together” Federal Program

Return Your Unused Medicine To Avoid Chance of Abuse, Overdose

Led by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Wisconsin officials urge public to participate in 'Drug Take Back Day' Saturday.

Drug Take Back Day is October 26

Wisconsin DOJ Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

AG Kaul Announces $90,000 Penalty for Alleged Barium and Lead Hazardous Waste Violations in Ozaukee County

Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down

Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.

Kaul Says He’s Prepared To Defend Election Results

Top Wisconsin law enforcement official says voting is secure, including by drop box.

AG Kaul Issues Statement on Decision Not to Appeal Bankruptcy Court Decision

Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative Continues

What To Ask The Candidate Knocking On Your Door

Legislative candidates want your vote. You should ask them these questions.

Wisconsin Department of Justice is Working to Protect Fair Elections

AG Kaul Issues Reminder: Intimidating Voters and Threatening Election Workers is Illegal

AG Kaul Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Seeking Court Enforcement as TikTok Fails to Preserve and Produce Evidence in Multistate Investigation

Judge Won’t Let AG Kaul See Sealed Archdiocese Abuse Records

Federal judge says Kaul is going on "fishing expedition."

AG Kaul Announces Settlement Requiring $70,000 Payment to Resolve Violations Related to a Fish Kill near Merrill in 2021

Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms

AG Kaul Meets with EMS Leave Behind Program Recipients

Attorney General Kaul and Office of School Safety Executive Director Meet with Wisconsin Students to Discuss School Safety

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief

The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.

Wisconsin and Coalition of 30 States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation

States will take possession of more than $190 million in unclaimed property

Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State

Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.

A Summer of Intense Politics

With more to come in the next two months.

AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsin Residents of Office of School Safety Resources Available this School Year

September 3, 2024

Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center

Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.

Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters

A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?

AG Kaul Announces Judgment in Connection with Business Certificate Scam; Court Order Includes $2.8 Million Penalty and Refunds for Over 7,000 Wisconsin Businesses

Wisconsin DOJ Launches Missing Child Alert

Expanding alerts for missing children

Wisconsin Department of Justice Working to Protect Fair Elections

AG Kaul Issues Reminder: Intimidating Voters and Threatening Election Workers is Illegal

Reedsburg Man Sentenced for Crash that Killed 13-Year-Old Girl

DOJ Launches New Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Dashboard

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

AG Kaul Announces Settlement with Kerry Inc. Requiring $85,000 Payment to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Air Laws

Kaul Announces Settlement with Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. Requiring $350,000 Payment and Installation of Chiller to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater and Stormwater Laws

Attorney General Kaul Announces New Accelerant Detection Canine at the Wisconsin Department of Justice

The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down

6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?

AG Kaul Shares Resources Available to Consumers Following the Change Healthcare (a Unit of UnitedHealth) Cyberattack

Attorney General Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin

Supreme Court Evers v. Marklein and Priorities v. WEC Decisions

Attorney General Kaul joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety

Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Abortion Rights Cases

Both would advance abortion rights. Justices already bickering about cases.

Audit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs

AG Kaul says it shows need for more staff he requested from Republican Legislature.

New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections

Some 2,000 local clerks in Wisconsin will face heightened stress of running elections.

Court Decision Holds Up Wisconsin’s $70 Million Drug Settlement

US Supreme Court ruling blocks nation-wide Purdue Pharma opioid settlement.

Disability Rights Wisconsin Faces Huge Funding Cut

Federal funding for victim advocacy program slashed.

Colorado Man Charged with Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Court to Uphold FTC’s Ban on Deceptive TurboTax Advertising

Coalition Argues TurboTax Maker Intuit Harmed Millions of Consumers

Kaul Finds Private Vendors Can Help With Elections

Election clerks were confused by impact of constitutional amendment passed in April.

Attorney General Kaul Issues AG Opinion on Constitutional Amendment Relating to Election Officials

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

New national data show more than one in three women of reproductive age live in states that ban abortion at six weeks or less, travel time to access abortion care has increased 300 percent since Roe was overturned

Will Trump Attorney Jim Troupis Lose His Law License?

Troupis, along with Kenneth Chesebro and Michael Roman, face felony charges in Wisconsin false elector plot.

Attorney General Kaul and Coalition Reach $700 Million Agreement Against Johnson and Johnson

AG Kaul Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends False Elector Planner From Judicial Ethics Panel

Attorney Jim Troupis charged last week with a felony for his role in fake electors scheme.

AG Kaul Attends Office of School Safety Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training in Hudson, Wis.

Phil Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc. Assessed $209,641.47 for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws at their CAFO located in Sparta, Wis.

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.

Documents Undercut False Electors’ Claim It Was a Contingency Plan

Emails, texts in state's case against plotters suggest goal was to sow chaos before Jan. 6.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Charges for Those Involved in Fake Electors’ Scheme

Attorney General Kaul Announces Charge Against Chesebro, Roman, Troupis in Connection with Alleged Unappointed Electors Conspiracy

Pocan Applauds WI AG for Bringing Charges Against Fake Electors

Leaders of 2020 Wisconsin Fake Electors Scheme Charged With Felonies

Attorney General Josh Kaul charges Kenneth Chesebro, Jim Troupis and Michael Roman.

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 years Initial Confinement for 2005 Madison Bike Path Sexual Assault

Dane County Judge Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Act 10

2011 state law decimated collective bargaining rights for most public sector workers.

Attorney General Kaul Celebrates Two Years of Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.

Attorney General Kaul Takes Action to Defend Protections for Pregnant Workers

AG Kaul joins 23 Attorneys General to Oppose Effort to Undermine Federal Regulations Requiring Employers to Provide Accommodations for Pregnant and Post-Partum Employees

Progressives Argue Constitutional Amendment Requires Definition For ‘Election Workers’

Progressive groups want AG Kaul to ensure that a recent amendment respects voting rights

Wisconsin Ranks Number Two in the Nation During Spring Drug Take Back Day

Advocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls

Bill to create task force passed by the state Assembly, but never voted on by Senate