Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Recent News About Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Attorney General warns phone companies over alleged illegal robocall transmissions
Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued warnings to four voice service providers for transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks. -
Officer-involved death under investigation in Oshkosh
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved death that took place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. -
Officer-involved death under investigation in Grand Rapids Township
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death in the Township of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. -
Wisconsin DOJ receives $7M federal grant for substance use treatment initiative
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has received a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP). -
Cassandra Ayon's remains discovered four years after disappearance
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Clark and Marathon County Sheriff's Offices and the Clark County District Attorney's Office, has announced the discovery of Cassandra Ayon's remains. -
Milwaukee man receives 59-year sentence for child sexual assault
A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for crimes related to child sexual assault. -
Attorneys general urge FCC action against illegal robocalls
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD). -
Wisconsin leads US in fall drug take back collection
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that Wisconsin led the nation in the amount of prescription medications collected during the Fall 2024 Drug Take Back event. -
Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting crime lab developments
Attorney General Josh Kaul has released the 2023 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories. -
Gundersen settles air pollution case with $160K payment
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. for $160,000. -
Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting increase in student safety tips
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of School Safety (OSS) has published its 2023-2024 annual report for the Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) program. -
Wisconsin joins $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger over opioid crisis
Attorney General Josh Kaul, in collaboration with a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced a settlement agreement with Kroger valued at $1.37 billion. -
Attorneys general condemn potential election-related violence
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general to denounce any potential violence related to the upcoming election results. -
Settlements reached in drug price inflation case involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals
Attorney General Josh Kaul has revealed two major settlements and cooperation agreements involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, totaling $49.1 million. -
Coalition files brief supporting "Keeping Families Together" program
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Texas v. DHS. -
AG Kaul emphasizes parent-child talks during safe online month
Attorney General Josh Kaul is emphasizing the importance of online safety discussions between parents and children during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month. -
Wisconsin prepares for National Drug Take Back Day on October 26
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that National Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. More than 155 events are scheduled across the state with participation from over 275 law enforcement agencies. The initiative encourages residents to dispose of unwanted and unused medications safely. -
Wisconsin DOJ emphasizes support amid reduced federal funding for domestic violence services
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is emphasizing the importance of supporting victims of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Attorney General Josh Kaul highlighted the resources available for survivors and stressed the need for financial backing for victim service providers, especially in light of decreased federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. -
Officer-involved death in Fitchburg investigated by Wisconsin DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has completed an investigation into an officer-involved death in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The incident occurred on the morning of August 12, 2024. -
Dielectric Materials fined $90k for alleged hazardous waste violations in Wisconsin
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a civil judgment against Dielectric Materials, Inc. for alleged hazardous waste violations at its Ozaukee County facility. The company is required to pay a $90,000 penalty as part of the settlement approved by the Ozaukee County Circuit Court on October 8, 2024.