Wisconsin Court Backs Kaul on Settlement Funds | Green Bay News

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court just handed Attorney General Josh Kaul a major victory, allowing him to direct multi-state lawsuit settlement funds straight to specific state programs—overturning a prior ruling that forced money into the general fund. The decision, backed by a liberal majority and a swing vote, affirms Kaul’s authority to allocate funds tied to settlements, giving his office greater control over critical resources like those for the opioid crisis. The legal battle traces back to a 2018 law designed to limit the incoming Democratic administration, and now the court’s ruling reshapes how Wisconsin handles large-scale legal settlements—putting more power in the hands of the Attorney General. 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/6d06e00ab625a8ee