Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Supreme Court Dismisses AG’s Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Kaul sued Legislature over bill that took settlement authority from his office.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerKaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws
Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerAG Kaul Announces Legal Action to Allow DOJ to Again Enforce Wisconsin Laws Without Unconstitutional Legislative Interference
November 23, 2020
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Josh KaulVos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough
The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerCourt Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion
Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven WaltersCourt Tosses Dems’ Lame-Duck Suit
Federal appeals court rules the Democratic Party didn't have standing to bring the lawsuit.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState High Court Nullifies 2018 Election
One again, conservative judges uphold lame duck laws and then overthrow governor's vetoes
Jul 12th, 2020 by James RowenWI Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame-Duck Laws
For second time, the state's high court rules in favor of laws stripping some of governor's powers.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState Faces April 16 Deadline for Medicaid Money
Legislature must amend lame duck law or lose hundreds of millions in federal funds.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jon PeacockChange Lame Duck Law, Baldwin Urges Legislators
Republican law passed to limit governor’s power prevents him from getting federal funding for COVID-19.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Lame-Duck Law Blocks COVID-19 Aid
State GOP was warned of unintended consequences to their law in 2018.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerState Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws
Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerKaul Says Lame Duck Law Costs Taxpayers
AG says legislative oversight stalls cases, makes lower settlements for taxpayers likely.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerDemocrats’ Bill Repeals Lame Duck Law
Would end new requirement that Attorney General get Legislature’s approval for lawsuits.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteGOP Bungling Could Cost Wisconsin Taxpayers Millions
Republican Lame Duck Laws Continue to Obstruct State A.G.
Sep 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingLame Duck Laws Hurting the State
Tying hands of Attorney General stalls 15 lawsuits, could cost taxpayers millions.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyQuestions Swirl Around State Budget Committee Republicans’ Hiring of Lawyer/Lobbyist at Taxpayer Expense
Republicans’ Proposed Solution to the Mess They Made is a Farce
Sep 4th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowLame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly
Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerSen. Alberta Darling’s Corrupt Lame Duck Law Puts Settlement Funds At Risk
Attorney General Kaul blocked by Joint Finance Republicans from settling lawsuit
Aug 28th, 2019 by State Senate Democratic CommitteeSerious Flaws in Republican Lame Duck Laws on Display in Joint Finance Committee
"Today, we witnessed the real life consequences of legislating solely with the intent to retain power at any cost."
Aug 27th, 2019 by State Rep. Gordon HintzGOP Suit Slaps Kaul on Lame Duck Laws
AG contests lawsuit, calling it “attempt to undermine public safety in Wisconsin.”
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerState Supreme Court Upholds Lame-Duck Laws
The conservative majority not persuaded by arguments that extraordinary session was unconstitutional.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Releases Statement Relating to Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision
"The people of Wisconsin deserve better than this."
Jun 21st, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversLame Duck Mistake Reopens Tax Debate
Republicans' mistake gives Evers some say over how to apportion tax cuts from online sales tax revenue.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Jon Peacock