Josh Kaul Archives - Wisconsin Watch

An ornate room with marble columns and a high ceiling with a skylight features several people seated behind a large bench while a person stands and others are seated facing them.

Forward, Government

Latest Wisconsin Supreme Court case flips the script on which judges strictly interpret the law

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch March 9, 2026March 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

At issue is a 2018 lame-duck law that wrested control of settlement funds from the attorney general.

Vehicles are stalled in a flooded roadway with a median near an overpass.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin pressures Trump administration in new lawsuit against FEMA and Department of Homeland Security

by Christa Dutton / NOTUS November 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person in a blue suit with a red tie talks at a podium surrounded by microphones in front of a banner reading “Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General”

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UPDATE: Trump administration says it will partially fund food benefits after court orders

by Raymond Fernandez / NOTUS October 29, 2025November 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Person in a suit and red tie stands at a podium with microphones. Behind the person is a dark blue banner with the seal of the "Office of the Attorney General"

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul won’t run for governor, will seek reelection instead

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Person in a suit and red tie stands at a podium with microphones. Behind the person is a dark blue banner with the seal of the "Office of the Attorney General"

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down GOP law weakening attorney general’s power

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Illustration of woman in police car

Government, Health & Welfare

‘A practice driven by a lack of good options’: Homeless drop-offs in Eau Claire showcase need for state action

By Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch. Video by Trisha Young / Wisconsin Watch April 24, 2025September 19, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul

Justice & Safety

Wisconsin Department of Justice withheld officer roster after police group pushback

by Annie Pulley / The Badger Project April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers talks to people seated in a room

Gov. Tony Evers attempts to repeal Wisconsin lame-duck laws in budget again

by Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch March 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

UPDATE: Parties agree on date Trump’s electors are supposed to cast their votes

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat December 10, 2024December 16, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government, The Ballot Box

Wisconsin election officials get some clarity on tasks they can outsource

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 28, 2024August 6, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul smiles.

Wisconsin attorney general files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Donald Trump in 2020

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Health & Welfare

‘You’re treated like a criminal’: Wisconsin eyes fixes for emergency mental health system

by Erin McGroarty / Wisconsin Watch January 5, 2023February 8, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch