Josh Kaul

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

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

Office of School Safety Releases 2022-2023 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Report

October 3, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Files Reply Briefs in Abortion Case

AG Kaul files reply briefs in support of motion for judgment on the pleadings

Attorney General Kaul Urges Biden Administration to Do More to Protect Borrowers as Student Loan Payments Resume

AG Kaul joins 19 attorneys general in calling for further protections when student loan payments resume in October

DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers

Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.

Wisconsin Joins FTC, 16 States in Suing Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power

September 26, 2023

What’s Next for Kelli Thompson?

The head of state public defender's office, now retiring, getting mentioned as possible state Supreme Court candidate.

Attorney General Kaul Recognizes #SeeSayDay, Highlights Recent Speak Up, Speak Out Success Story

September 25, 2023

Advocates Push Legislators To Take Up Gun Background Check Bill

Capitol event features activists, Democrat lawmakers and AG Kaul.

Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator

Meagan Wolfe says legislators willfully distorting the truth.

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Application period still open for additional grant dollars

Attorney General Kaul Announces Best Practice Recommendations for Sexual Assault Response Teams

September 19, 2023

Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul Join Multistate Coalition in Fight Against Idaho’s Radical Abortion Ban

September 18, 2023

Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight

Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.

Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services

Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.

Senate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator

Attorney General has said firing of Meagan Wolfe is illegal. Now up to full state Senate.

Attorney General Kaul Urges Congress to Study AI and Its Harmful Effects on Children

September 5, 2023

Tax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda

GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.

Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official

Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition in Calling for 3M to Pay More and Sooner for Contaminating Americans’ Drinking Water Supply with Toxic PFAS

August 29, 2023

Republicans Could Force Protasiewicz Off Redistricting Case

Assembly impeachment would force her to step down while awaiting Senate trial.

Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing

Decision based on opinion of Attorney General Kaul, who said there isn't actually an appointment process underway.

State’s Crime Labs Processing DNA Evidence Faster

Much faster than nationally. But toxicology test turnaround time has gotten worse.

Attorney General Kaul Releases 2022 Annual Crime Lab Report

Wisconsin State Crime Labs Surpass National Averages in Majority of Areas

Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety

Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.

Attorney General Kaul Announces Office of School Safety Funding Secured for 2023-2024 School Year

August 16, 2023

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.

AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records

Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.

Legislative Democrats on ‘Veto Watch’ after Gov. Evers Blocks 10 Bills

Republicans only need two-thirds of those present to override the governor’s veto

AG Kaul Announces Proposed $940,000 Settlement with Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol for Alleged Air Pollution Violations

August 9, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Calling for DuPont to Pay More for Contaminating Americans’ Drinking Water Supply with Toxic PFAS

August 8, 2023

Fond Du Lac Man Charged with Ten Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

August 8, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Joins Law Enforcement, Public Health Officials Across Wisconsin to Highlight Additional NARCAN® from Opioid Settlements

Opioid Settlements Yield 31,560 Additional Doses of NARCAN® for Wisconsin Law Enforcement

Attorney General Kaul Moves for Final Judgment in Abortion Case

August 7, 2023

Gov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors

Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement

Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Join Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement

Multistate coalition represents approximately 171 million people, more than half of U.S. population

Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions

County 'has to keep up with the many private employers who are offering a similar benefit.'

Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Sentenced for Three Felony Counts of Representations Depicting Nudity

July 24, 2023

Wisconsin’s False Electors, Kaul In Spotlight After Those in Michigan Charged

Attorney General has declined to say whether he's pursuing charges against those that attempted to subvert 2020 election.

Wisconsin Joins Launch of USDA Historic Partnership with Bipartisan State Attorneys General to Help Reduce Anticompetitive Barriers Across Food, Agriculture Supply Chains

July 19, 2023

Wood County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Assault First Reported in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative

Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620

Wisconsin and Law Enforcers Nationwide Announce Enforcement Sweep to Stem the Tide of Illegal Telemarketing Calls to U.S. Consumers

July 18, 2023

Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins

'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'

AG Kaul Submits Comment Letter Regarding EPA’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Standards for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles

July 10, 2023

A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to Ruling in Case Against 1849 Abortion Ban

Attorney General Kaul Issues Statement on Favorable Ruling in Challenge to Wisconsin’s Criminal Abortion Ban

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Statement on Kaul v Urmanski Decision

AG Kaul Joins Coalition to Protect Patient Access to Preventive Health Care Services

Attorneys General File Brief in Defense of Lifesaving Provision of the ACA

State Leaders, Educators Push Legislators to Fund School Safety

Republicans resist this, though Office of School Safety created in 2018 under Gov. Walker.

Rep. Andraca Joins AG Kaul to Urge Republican Leaders to Fund Office of School Safety

Office Established With Bipartisan Support In Response to School Shootings

National Advocates Call on Wisconsin Lawmakers to Fund the Office of School Safety

June 26, 2023

Matthew Crockett Sentenced to 18 Years for Serial Sex Assaults in Kenosha and Racine Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits

Matthew Crockett Sentenced to 18 Years for Serial Sex Assaults in Kenosha and Racine Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits

1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle

Texas ruling under review by US Supreme Court cited case involving Milwaukee physician.

Democrats Push Gun Safety Bills

Democratic legislators, attorney general support background checks, red flag laws.

Kaul Charges Republicans Gutted School Safety Office

Democratic AG says budget decision leaves less resources 'for keeping our kids safe.'

GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels

Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.

Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements

Wisconsin to Receive Over $276 Million to Fight the Opioid Crisis

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Joint Finance Committee Vote to Gut the Office of School Safety

June 8, 2023

Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding

Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.

Attorney General Kaul Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Suboxone Maker for Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics

June 2, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Leads 17 States in Urging EPA to Finalize Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Standards

May 31, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

May 23, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine

May 18, 2023

Two Milwaukee County Residents Sentenced in Water Street Shooting

May 12, 2023

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

Attorney General Kaul Announces Distribution of $141 Million Settlement to Millions of Low-Income Americans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit

Consumers to Receive Checks in the Mail from Multistate Settlement Without Needing to File a Claim

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Sounding Alarm Over Pervasive Plastic Microfiber Pollution, Calls on EPA to Protect Public Health

May 8, 2023

Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Restrictions to Title X Family Planning Program

May 2, 2023

WSIC Delivers Physical and Cyber Security for Wisconsin

Wisconsin Statewide Intelligence Center Promotes Information-Sharing within Law Enforcement to Keep Wisconsinites Safe

Former Burnett County ADA Convicted of Three Felony Counts of Representations Depicting Nudity

April 27, 2023

MMIW/R Task Force Passes Resolution Supporting Governor Evers’ MMIW/R Budget Proposals

April 27, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition Urging the FTC to Strengthen Environmental Marketing Standards

April 25, 2023

Wisconsin DOJ Launches New Dashboard on State Arrests

April 25, 2023

Drug Take Back Day is April 22

April 19, 2023

AG Kaul Issues Letter to FTC Requesting Review of Energizer Acquisition of Spectrum Brands Batteries Business

April 18, 2023

Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Faces Sexual Assault Charge

1970s incident discovered as result of attorney general's clergy abuse task force.

Attorney General Kaul Releases Update in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

April 17, 2023

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With 4th Degree Sexual Assault Following Report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

April 17, 2023

Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?

A frank look at the impact of latest merger, of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare.

DNR Says Tyco Failing To Comply With Marinette PFAS Investigation

Johnson Controls subsidiary was already sued by state related to contamination. Company alleges pollution could come from other sources.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Calling on EPA to Ensure That Grant Funding Under the Inflation Reduction Act Furthers Environmental Justice

April 14, 2023

Wood County Man Convicted of Child Sexual Assault First Reported in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative

Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620

UMOS Leads Effort to Target Labor Trafficking

Partners include state Department of Justice and Department of Workforce Development.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Fight Back Against Decision to Block Medication Abortion Access

April 11, 2023

Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?

Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.

DATCP and Attorney General Kaul Announce $75,000 Judgement Against Manufactured Home Community Operators for Unfair and Illegal Rental Practices

Wisconsin DOJ Debunks #SexualAssaultMyths and Shares Resources for Survivors

April 4, 2023

Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes

Will Trump indictment affect race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz?

Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 3 Years Incarceration, Seizure of Home for Elder Financial Abuse and Tax Fraud Convictions

April 3, 2023

AG Kaul Highlights DOJ’s Unresolved Case Work

DOJ Working to Solve Unresolved Cases Across Wisconsin

Attorney General Kaul Announces 20 New Special Agents Joining Wisconsin DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation

More Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents Make Wisconsin Safer

Inside the Dome Deals Are Common

La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.

Peshtigo Area Could Get Superfund-Style Cleanup

Tyco firefighting foam facility in Marinette is believed to have contaminated area.

Six Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl from Arizona to Madison, Wis.

March 24, 2023

Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit

Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.

AG Kaul Advocates for DCI Funding in Crime Fighting Budget

More Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents Make Wisconsin Safer

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

Senator Agard Backs Restore Roe Legislation Introduced by Democratic Colleagues