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Wisconsin Department of Justice

May 27, 2026

Wisconsin DOJ takes years to fulfill public records requests

The Wisconsin DOJ is taking up to 5 years to fulfill open records requests, raising concerns from advocates and those waiting on critical documents.

Mar 26, 2026

Union Grove man convicted in election fraud case

A Union Grove man was convicted of election fraud and identity theft after illegally requesting absentee ballots in a Wisconsin election scheme.

Mar 12, 2026

Supreme Court weighs control of settlement funds

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a dispute between the Legislature and Attorney General Josh Kaul over who controls money from multi-state lawsuit settlements.

Mar 10, 2026

Wausau manufacturer to pay $250K for pollution violations

Apogee Wausau Group will pay $250,000 to settle alleged Wisconsin air pollution violations after DNR inspections found excessive emissions and compliance failures.

Mar 9, 2026

Supreme Court to hear DOJ settlement funds case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case over whether Attorney General Josh Kaul or the Legislature controls state legal settlement funds.

Feb 26, 2026

Kaul questioned over privately funded prosecutors

Republican lawmakers question Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul over environmental prosecutors funded by a NYU-backed center, raising oversight and influence concerns.

Jan 30, 2026

Wisconsin wins court fight over federal EV charging funds

A federal court ruled Wisconsin can keep billions in EV charging funds, blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to halt infrastructure money and projects.

Jan 13, 2026

Brooks misses appeal deadline, challenges DOJ claims

Darrell Brooks has not filed an appeal in the Waukesha parade case, instead challenging DOJ claims and seeking another extension from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

Dec 18, 2025

Menards to pay $750K to Wisconsin in rebate settlement

Menards will pay $750,000 to Wisconsin as part of a $4.25 million multistate settlement over alleged false advertising tied to its 11% rebate program.

Dec 16, 2025

Senate Republicans launch oversight probe of DOJ

Wisconsin Senate Republicans formed a new committee to investigate outside influence at the Department of Justice, a move DOJ calls a partisan stunt.

Dec 16, 2025

Judge sends Wisconsin fake elector forgery case to trial

A Wisconsin judge ruled there is probable cause to send felony forgery charges against Trump allies tied to the 2020 fake elector scheme to trial.

Nov 11, 2025

Samuel Berg appointed Walworth County judge

Samuel Berg has been appointed to the Walworth County Circuit Court – Branch 4.

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