Latest / Green Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.