Josh Kaul

Senate Targets Elections Commission

Three separate elections investigations pushing for changes. What's the likely impact?

AG Kaul Announces $115 Million Safer Wisconsin Legislative Package

If Enacted, Safer Wisconsin Will Fight Crime and Invest in Safer Communities

Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports

80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.

AG Kaul Joins Effort in U.S. Supreme Court to Stop Unconstitutional Texas Abortion Ban

Multistate Amicus Brief Urges the Court to Allow Challenges to Abortion Ban to Go Forward

AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse

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

AG Kaul announces $55,000 environmental judgment for pollution runoff event and other violations of water pollution laws

October 25, 2021

Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt

Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.

Nonpartisan State Election Review Finds No Widespread Fraud

Legislative Audit Bureau recommends changes to election laws.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Accelerate Actions to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food

October 22, 2021

Wisconsin Elections Commission Sues To Stop Gableman’s Subpoenas

Suit says Gableman is overstepping authority in how subpoenas are structured.

Dane County Man Charged with Sexual Assault in Connection with Backlogged Kit

October 21, 2021

Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records

Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Recognize School Safety Week, Encourage Use of Speak Up, Speak Out

October 20, 2021

Vos Says 2020 Election Was ‘Tainted’

The state Assembly Speaker said "I think" Joe Biden won the election.

AG Kaul urges U.S. Supreme Court to halt unconstitutional Texas abortion ban

Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Asking the Court to Vacate Fifth Circuit’s Stay of a District Court Order Blocking Enforcement of S.B. 8

Drug Take Back Day is October 23

October 18, 2021

Election Probe Testimony Postponed

Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.

Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support

Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.

Two Years Into Crime Spike, Tony Evers Pretends to Care About Public Safety

Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million Investment in Safer Communities, Violence Prevention Efforts

On National Farmers Day, Democrats’ Ag Policies Plant Seeds of Doubt for Rural Voters

State AG Calls Election Probe a ‘Fake Investigation’

Attorney General Josh Kaul also said there were 'glaring' legal flaws in the investigation.

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Election “Investigation” by Former Supreme Court Justice Gableman

October 11, 2021

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Defense of Indian Child Welfare Act Protections Before the U.S. Supreme Court

October 11, 2021

The Legacy of Concealed Carry in Wisconsin

10 years after the first concealed carry permit was issued, one in eight adults over 21 now have one.

AG Kaul Warns Citizens of Dangerous Vigilante Activity

October 6, 2021

Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol

Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Congressional Hearings Addressing Youth Social Media Use

Coalition Sends Joint Letter to U.S. Senate Committee Sharing Concerns about Social Media Platforms Exploiting Young People for Profit

Democrats Ring in Crime Prevention Month With Public Safety Failures

DNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt

Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.

Verona Man Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested

October 1, 2021

WisGOP Statement on Crime Prevention Month

AG Kaul Announces $86,000 Agreement with Jon-De Capital, Inc. for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws

October 1, 2021

Report Addresses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls

Wisconsin has 86,000 indigenous people, but little data on those who disappeared.

Kaul Supports Gun Bills Proposed by Democratic Legislators

Bills includes increased background checks and new court orders blocking individuals from gun possession.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Defending States’ Authority to Set Policy on Concealed Carry

September 21, 2021

Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Four Counts of Armed Robbery

September 21, 2021

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Mississippi’s Effort to Overturn Aspects of Roe v. Wade

September 20, 2021

Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair

Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.

AG Kaul Leads Coalition in Support of EPA’s proposal to include PFAS as a class in the Contaminant Candidate List 5

September 17, 2021

AG Kaul Joins Fight Against Texas Abortion Law

Kaul filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge of the new abortion ban.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Ban

Amicus Brief Filed in Federal District Court Rejects Texas Law Banning Abortions After Six Weeks

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Calling On Congress to Prioritize Funding for Programs to Address the Climate Crisis, Environmental Injustice

September 14, 2021

Evers, Kaul File Redistricting Lawsuit

Asks federal court to declare current state maps unconstitutional.

Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul File Motion to Intervene in Redistricting Lawsuit

Governor asks to intervene in lawsuit asking a federal court to draw Wisconsin’s electoral maps

AG Kaul Warns Wisconsinites of Increase in Ransomware Threats

September 13, 2021

DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September

The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.

Prehn Gets New Judge In Lawsuit

Suit seeks Prehn’s removal from Natural Resource Board. His lawyer’s motion asks for different judge.

State of Wisconsin to Receive $14 Million After Arbitration Panel Rules in Favor of State in Dispute with Cigarette Manufacturers

September 2, 2021

Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt

Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.

Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat

Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.

Wisconsin DOJ Hosts First Fire Investigation Course

“This course provides investigators with training and accreditation, bringing expertise in fire investigations to more communities and helping to protect public safety,” said Attorney General Kaul.

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce Outside Counsel for Potential PFAS Claims

August 25, 2021

AG Kaul Announces Sixth Conviction and Sentencing as a Result of the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

August 24, 2021

GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys

Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.

Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion

Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.

AG Kaul to U.S. Attorney General Garland: Firearm Regulations Must Include Ghost Guns

August 20, 2021

AG Kaul Announces Conclusion of Review of Sexual Assault Cases Previously Investigated by the Wisconsin National Guard

August 19, 2021

AG Kaul Announces Over $650,000 Settlement with SEMCO, Inc.

August 19, 2021

AG Kaul Announces Plan to Join $26 Billion Proposed Opioid Settlements

Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board

Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.

AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit to Remove Frederick Prehn from Wisconsin Natural Resources Board

August 17, 2021

Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt

Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.

AG Kaul Calls for Faster Implementation of Anti-Robocall Technology

Urges the FCC to Accelerate Deadline for STIR/SHAKEN Adoption

Judge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.

DOJ Provides $92 Million to Wisconsin Schools for Safety Improvements

Kaul, 21 Attorneys General Warn of Voter Suppression

Letter to congressional leaders urges legislation to prevent voter suppression, election subversion.

AG Kaul and Other Swing State AGs Lead 22 AGs Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Safeguard Democracy

August 2, 2021

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Extend Expanded Child Tax

AGs Across Country Say this Proven, Systemic Solution to Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty Should be a Priority in Reconciliation Bill

Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?

Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Equitable Student Discipline in Schools

July 23, 2021

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.

County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Applauds National Settlement in Opioids Lawsuits

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.

Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.

State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting

Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.

Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program

Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.

AG Kaul Takes Action on Open Housing Cases

AG Kaul Calls on Federal Regulators to Act on Child Car Seat Safety

AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse

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

Kaul Announces Run For Reelection

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul predicts a tough race against Republican challenger.

State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement

Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.

AG Kaul Announces Proposed Resolution with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family for Their Role in the Opioid Crisis

State Treasurer Godlewski & BCPL announce $1 Million for UW System Grants & Scholarships

This year’s distribution will be a record-breaking $1,025,000 from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands’ (BCPL) Normal School Fund to help make college more affordable and provide grants to UW System programs

Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt

Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.

State Crime Laboratories Recognized as OSAC Standard Implementing System to Continue Providing Advanced, Objective Scientific Analysis

Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money

Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.

AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring $95,000 Penalty for Alleged Illegal Release of Mercury Waste

Legislature Grabs Power Over Opioid Lawsuit Settlements

Bill passed with no discussion. Unconstitutional power grab, opponents say.

Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’

With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.

AG Kaul & 25 AGs Calling For Passage Of The Federal Equality Act

AGs Urge Senate to Pass Measure Prohibiting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans.

High Court Ruling Restricts Expungements

Decision puts expungement of criminal records “further out of the reach," dissent charges.

The Fight To Save Kohler-Andrae State Park

Herb Kohler’s golf course would grab a huge chunk of it. Environmentalists are fighting this.

What Is Archdiocese Afraid Of?

Archbishop Listecki strongly opposes state investigation of clergy sex abuse. Why?

States Argue in Supreme Court Brief Supporting CDC Eviction Ban to Protect Public Health During Pandemic

First State Budget Veto In 90 Years?

Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.

Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation

Archdiocese questions attorney general's authority for statewide investigation into clergy abuse.

AG Kaul and Coalition of 23 AGs Supporting Equitable Student Discipline in School

May 24, 2021

Charges Filed in Kenosha County for Serial Sex Assaults Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits

May 20, 2021

Wisconsin, FTC, 5 Other States & Counties Sue Frontier Communications for Misrepresenting Internet Speeds

Company failed to deliver promised DSL Internet speeds