Josh Kaul

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

Court Rejects Avid Telecom’s Attempts to Dismiss Illegal Robocalls Case

What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?

Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.

Who Counts As an Election Official? Local Clerks Unclear

Attorney General Kaul plans to release opinion on constitutional amendment's impact.

Wisconsin DOJ Provides Resources as Sextortion Cases Increase

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend U.S. EPA’s Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards

Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes

Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.

Attorney General Kaul Releases Update at Three-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

Waukesha Man Sentenced to 30 Years’s Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking

Attorney General Kaul Asks Congress to Expand Access to Reproductive Health Services after Alabama IVF Decision

During National Infertility Awareness Week, 21 AGs Call for More Affordable and Accessible Assisted Reproductive Technology Services Nationwide

Drug Take Back Day is April 27

Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen

WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.

EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation

The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting

Josh Kaul Investigating Fake Electors?

Wisconsin attorney general's office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of 'active' probe.

Attorney General Kaul Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership between Wisconsin and U.S. DOT

Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security

Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition in Defense of Federal Climate Disclosures Rule

April 12, 2024

Custom Apparel Business Owner Sued for Unpaid Wages Owed to Former Employees

April 9, 2024

OB-GYN Dr. Kristin Lyerly Enters Race for 8th Congressional District

Democrat running in open seat held by retiring Republican Mike Gallagher.

AG Kaul Takes Action to Defend Wisconsinites from Predatory Personal Lending Company

March 5, 2024

MTEA President Ingrid Walker Henry: Statement on Passage of MPS Referendum

Ballot Questions on Election Administration Too Vague, Officials Say

Wisconsin residents will vote Tuesday on two proposed constitutional amendments.

Attorney General Kaul Joins a Coalition Taking Action Against Idaho’s Draconian Abortion Ban

March 29, 2024

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.

Vos Says Recall Effort ‘Plagued With Fraud and Criminality’

Assembly Speaker also claims recall can't happen because state Supreme Court struck down GOP-drawn legislative maps

Attorney General Kaul Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Market

Apple’s Broad-Based, Exclusionary Conduct Makes It Harder for Americans to Switch Smartphones, Undermines Innovation for Apps, Products, and Services, and Imposes Extraordinary Costs on Developers, Businesses, and Consumers

Kaul Hints He Could Pursue Larger Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit

Wisconsin AG suggests he will pursue ruling if Supreme Court agrees to hear case.

AG Kaul Announces $2.5 Million Judgment Against Timeshare Exit Company and Refunds For Wisconsin Consumers

March 13, 2024

Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments

Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'

Attorney General Kaul Joins FTC in Taking Action Against Allegedly Fraudulent Charity for Deceiving Donors

Complaint charges Women’s Cancer Fund and Gregory Anderson with raising more than $18 million from donors, with only 1% going to financial support for cancer patients

2024 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

Wisconsinites Reminded Of Protected Tribal Right To Fish

Second Man Sentenced for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

March 6, 2024

State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.

Fox Valley Man Sentenced to 14½ Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession and Fentanyl Trafficking

Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls

Wisconsin has worst rate of Black females murdered or missing. One senator opposes bill.

Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official

Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.

Attorney General Kaul Petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to Take Abortion Case

Petition Argues that, if Applied to Abortion, Wis. Stat. § 940.04 Would Violate the Wisconsin Constitution

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument

Attorney General Kaul Urges Congressional Action on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform

February 22, 2024

PPWI Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Protect Abortion Rights

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Attempting To Protect New Air-Quality Regulations

The litigation is focused on federal regulations that govern state plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Attorney General Kaul Intervenes in Clean Air Act Litigation to Defend Rules that Promote Transparency and Flexibility for States

February 21, 2024

Wisconsin to Receive $24 Million After Arbitration Win in Dispute with Cigarette Manufacturers

February 20, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food

Nearly 400 Recent Lead Poisoning Cases Connected to Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Protections

DHS Awards Grants from JUUL Settlement Funds to Prevent and Treat Vaping by Youth and Young Adults

Feedback from statewide listening sessions and surveys recommended how funds should be used

Child Advocacy Centers Face Uncertain Future With Looming 70% Funding Decline

Federal funding for victim services in state will decline by more than $30 million this year.

Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin

Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.

AG Kaul Leads Bipartisan Group of 42 AGs Urging Congress to Stabilize Funding to Support Victims of Crime

February 7, 2024

Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

February 6, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Takes Action to Protect Dreamers and DACA Program

AG Kaul Joins Coalition of 23 Attorneys General to Urge Appeals Court to Reverse Decision Ending DACA Program

State Supreme Court Takes Up Evers Lawsuit Against ‘Legislative Vetoes’

Did Legislature unlawfully withhold funding for UW pay raises, conservation funding?

Attorney General Kaul Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision on Evers v. Marklein

February 2, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access

Coalition of 24 Attorneys General Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling Placing Unnecessary Restrictions on Access to Mifepristone

Attorney General Josh Kaul announces $350 million settlement with marketing firm over its role in opioid epidemic

February 1, 2024

Office of School Safety to Provide Eleven Regional Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Trainings Around Wisconsin

Office of School Safety Receives 10,000th Contact to Speak Up, Speak Out Tipline

AG Kaul Announces New Electronic Storage Detection Canine at the Wisconsin Department of Justice

Evers Offers Roadmap for Workforce, Environment and Health Agenda

Vos says governor's State of the State speech 'didn't have a lot of new ideas.'

Gov. Evers Announces Approval of Largest Forest Conservation Effort in State History

Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban

Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.

Statewide Abortion Referendum Proposed by Republicans

Effort To Impeach State Elections Chief Stifled By Assembly

Trump ally, Rep. Janet Brandtjen shouted repeatedly for recognition, ruled out of order.

Judge Rules Wolfe Legally Holds Position as State Elections Leader

Judge chastises 'hyper-partisan' GOP legislators for attack on WEC leader Meagan Wolfe.

Gov. Evers Submits Fair Maps to Wisconsin Supreme Court in Redistricting Litigation

Governor’s proposed maps are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, increase competitive legislative seats

AG Kaul Announces New Partnership Between the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Forces

January 11, 2024

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.

Top 10 State Government Stories of 2023

A year filled with surprises and big stories, led by the election of Janet Protasiewicz to Supreme Court.

Kaul, Other AGs Reach $700 million Agreement On Suit Against Google

Claiming Google monopolized Android app distribution and payment processing method.

What To Expect in 2024 Legislative Session

Issues could include DEI, child care, medical marijuana and abortion referendum, Assembly leaders say.

MAGA Republicans Hate Robin Vos

Assembly Speaker confesses he regrets hiring Gableman: 'He was way wackier than I thought.'

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Attorney General Kaul Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Invalidating Legislative Maps

December 22, 2023

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision in Clarke v. WEC

In 4-3 ruling, justices rule current legislative maps unconstitutional, requiring new maps for 2024 election

Will Women Vote for Brad Schimel?

Former Attorney General a formidable candidate for state Supreme Court. Except for a couple issues.

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.

Attorney General Kaul Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct

December 20, 2023

FCC Adopts One-to-One Consent Rule to Protect Consumers from Unwanted Telemarketing Robocalls and Robotexts

December 19, 2023

Antigo Man Charged with Five Counts Related to Drug Trafficking

December 19, 2023

Wisconsin Inmate Sentenced for 2018 Bomb Scare Against Governor

December 15, 2023

Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices

Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises

Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.

WI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell

Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.

Two Found Guilty of Homicide in Connection to Death of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

December 7, 2023

Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling

Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.

DHS and DOJ Announce Dose of Reality Roundtable Discussions on Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic

Statewide tour will include local community leaders and partners to talk about what we can do to save lives

Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin

Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Circuit Court Decision that 1849 Law Does Not Apply to Abortions

December 5, 2023

Schimel Could Be Potent Supreme Court Candidate

He's run up big election totals in key counties and statewide running for attorney general.

AG Kaul Joins Multistate Amicus Brief to Uphold Laws Restricting Gun Magazine Capacity

A coalition of 20 attorneys general argue large-capacity magazines are not protected by the Second Amendment because they are not commonly used for self-defense

Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.

AG Kaul Announces $100,000 Settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for Alleged Water Pollution Violations

November 22, 2023

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.

LeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role

Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.

AG Kaul Joins CFPB and 10 States in Securing an Order Requiring Prehired to Provide Students More than $30 Million in Relief for Allegedly Illegal Student Lending Practices

Prehired will void all outstanding income share agreements, refund harmed borrowers, and permanently cease operations

Wisconsin Public Schools to receive $65 million from the Common School Fund in 2024, over $13 million more than 2023

Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?

Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.

Bill Prevents Domestic Violence Offenders From Carrying Guns

Democratic proposal addresses 'dangerous loophole' in current gun laws.