Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs Kaul on Settlement Funds | Green Bay News

Wisconsin’s top court just sided with Attorney General Josh Kaul in a major victory over Republican lawmakers who wanted tighter control over legal settlement funds. The ruling confirms Kaul’s authority to redirect settlement money into the state’s general fund for public safety initiatives — a move he says is vital for statewide community security. The court left one question unresolved: whether some funds can be officially labeled “proceeds from services.” Kaul also addressed election integrity, explaining that complaints start with the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which then refers serious cases to local prosecutors — not the state DOJ. He warned that the biggest threat to Wisconsin’s elections comes from federal attempts to undermine mail-in voting, which he’s already challenged in court. Kaul stressed that the bipartisan elections commission holds the final say on whether complaints are investigated — a critical safeguard for public trust in Wisconsin’s electoral system. 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/7c66ab526701d0bd