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Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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April 2, 2026

Wisconsin Senate Committee Calls For No More In-State Bloomberg SAAGs

A Wisconsin State Senate special committee on oversight is sending a clear message to Attorney General Josh Kaul: end the use of privately funded Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs), particularly those whose salaries and benefits are paid by billionaire Michael Bloomberg.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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December 16, 2025

WI Senate Scrutiny Highlights Growing Concerns Over Bloomberg SAAG Program

The Wisconsin State Senate’s decision to launch a special committee investigating the Department of Justice’s use of externally funded environmental legal fellows underscores mounting concerns about the Bloomberg-backed State Attorney General (SAAG) program and its role in state law enforcement.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 20, 2025

Wisconsin Judge Lets Lawsuit Challenging Bloomberg-Funded SAAG Move Forward

A Wisconsin court has refused to toss a lawsuit challenging Attorney General Josh Kaul’s use of a Bloomberg-funded Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) – marking a major development in the fight over private influence inside AG offices.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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February 26, 2025

Wisconsin DOJ Faces Legal Challenge Over Bloomberg-Funded Attorney

The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Attorney General Josh Kaul are facing a lawsuit over serious concerns about outside influence in state legal affairs.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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June 19, 2024

Out-of-State Activists Ramp Up Pressure On Wisconsin To File Frivolous Climate Lawsuit

A D.C.-based, Rockefeller-funded, anti-energy organization that recruits municipal and state plaintiffs is increasing pressure on Wisconsin to join the climate litigation campaign.