AG Wins Control Over Legal Settlements | Green Bay News

Wisconsin’s top court just handed Attorney General Josh Kaul a major win, ruling that his office—not the Legislature—controls how to spend legal settlement money. The 5-2 decision overturns a 2017 Republican-backed law that tried to micromanage AG spending, declaring it an overreach. While the ruling gives the executive branch more autonomy over funds earned through lawsuits, a key accounting question remains unresolved, leaving a slight gray area. This decision is part of a broader power struggle between the Democratic administration and Republican lawmakers over state budget control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96f05a447e71f3be