Josh Kaul

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.

Attorney General Kaul Announces Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers

November 13, 2023

County, State Break Ground on Forensic Science Center

$226 million, 200,000-square-foot facility will house county medical examiner and state's Milwaukee crime lab.

Republican Lawmakers Ask Judge To Compel Replacement Of Elections Administrator

Move is another attempt to remove Meagan Wolfe.

Attorney General Kaul Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Milwaukee

November 10, 2023

Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 9, 2023

After Campaign Shames Him, Vos Advances Impeachment of Elections Administrator

Speaker advances legislation to impeach Meagan Wolfe.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Letter Urging FDA to Address Concerns about Dangerous Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Impacting Communities of Color

November 2, 2023

Legislative Democrats Propose Legalizing Abortion, Requiring All-Options Counseling

Proposal would repeal restrictions in place before Roe vs. Wade was overturned.

The National Threat Assessment Center and Office of School Safety Present Targeted Violence Prevention Training for Kenosha, Wis. Community

November 1, 2023

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers

Suit comes after string of decisions have blocked UW pay raises, blocked new building code rules and halted conservation projects.

Attorney General Kaul Announces $150,000 Settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. for Alleged Air Pollution Violations

October 31, 2023

Speaker Vos Statement on Evers’ Lawsuit

Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now

Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.

Gov. Evers Sues Legislative Republicans for Violating Wisconsin Constitution

Governor files suit against Wisconsin State Legislature for unconstitutionally obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved pay raises for about 35,000 UW System employees

Bipartisan Support For Wisconsin Joining Lawsuit Against Facebook, Meta

Attorney General Josh Kaul adds Wisconsin to list of 32 states suing tech giant.

Baldwin Pushes DOJ to Help Address Steep Decline for Crime Victims Fund

Wisconsin DOJ faces 41% reduction in funding for crime victim assistance in FY2024

Republican Bullying Isn’t Working

Tactic is backfiring as Democrats and public officials resist.

FTC and Wisconsin Take Action Against Rhinelander Auto Center for Illegally Discriminating Against American Indian Customers and Charging Unlawful Junk Fees

Current and former owners agree to settlements that will stop unlawful actions, return $1.1 million for consumer refunds

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Filing a Federal Lawsuit Against Meta for Harming Youth Mental Health

October 24, 2023

Drug Take Back Day is October 28

October 23, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul Warns of Current Online Dangers and Highlights Online Safety Tools During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month

October 20, 2023

AG Kaul Announces Additional $2 Million Grant Award for Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force

October 19, 2023

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continued Efforts to Obstruct the Peaceful Transfer of Power by Baselessly Firing Appointees

Governor names immediate appointments to ensure critical government operations continue

GOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official

In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Declare Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps Unconstitutional

Governor says new legislative maps must be implemented and avoid current maps’ “partisan bias” that has been a “detriment of Wisconsin’s democracy"

Gov. Evers Moves to Intervene in Redistricting Challenge to Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps

AG Kaul Shares Wisconsin DOJ Resources During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 10, 2023

Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees

Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.

Amazon Expands in Wisconsin As State Joins FTC Lawsuit

Company has invested $9.5 billion, created 12,000 jobs in Wisconsin.

Attorney General Kaul Announces $49.5 Million Multistate Settlement with Blackbaud Data for Data Breach Impacting Millions

Wisconsin to Receive nearly $800,000

Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished

Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.

AG Kaul Encourages Update to Americans with Disabilities Act to Improve Access to State, Local Government Websites and Mobile Apps

October 5, 2023

Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood

Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Funding to Improve Public Safety in Southeastern Wisconsin

Funding will strengthen crime prevention, reduce recidivism, and support victims