“We applaud and appreciate Governor Evers’ steadfast commitment to provide better access and opportunities for the state’s hunters, anglers, and trappers,” said Kyle Rorah, Regional Director of Public Policy for Ducks Unlimited. “Governor Evers’ investments and commitment to continuing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will help ensure that Wisconsin’s strong sporting

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message, announced his 2025-27 Executive Budget includes a comprehensive plan and investments to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide, protect kids and families from harmful water contaminants like lead, and expand access to clean and safe drinking water for… Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Tony Evers’ Budget Address, please consider the following statement. “Tony Evers’ far-left policies are unpopular with Wisconsinites. Republicans have led the way from eliminating taxes on tips to cleaning up PFAS contamination. Tonight will make one thing clear: Tony Evers doesn’t know how to

MADISON – Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah], Chair of the Assembly Corrections Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to the proposed closing of the Green Bay Correctional Institution and other proposed changes to the state’s corrections system in the Governor’s budget: “While moving toward closing the old and

Donald Trump’s indiscriminate firing spree is hitting states across the country. From negative impacts on the nation’s health agencies to concerns about the FAA and transportation safety, nearly every corner of America will be affected. States like Utah and Colorado will see just how dangerous these firings are for national

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. Chenoweth, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs of UW-Whitewater, replaces Michael V. Martin. The appointment is effective on March 1, 2025. “John is a seasoned leader who

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s actions on Voter ID and Election integrity on Tuesday. The primer outlines how the current liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has already reversed two key election law cases, and

Recently, Chippewa County District Attorney Wade C. Newell, issued his decision regarding the death of Matthew Luke which occurred on December 21, 2024, in the Township of Lafayette, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Elon Musk is spending big to buy offextreme politician Brad Schimel, flooding the airwaves with a round of false and negative TV ads to prop up his campaign. But this isn’t the first time Shady Schimel has cashed in — he’s been selling

More than 1.1 million Wisconsin seniors, children, and veterans get health care through Medicaid WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and a group of her colleagues are demanding the Trump administration, Elon Musk, and the Department of

Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Brown v. WI Elections Commission “Today is a dark day for Wisconsin. The liberal majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted in lockstep to deny the ability of almost anyone to legally challenge a decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and, more broadly, most

Over the last four weeks, PROFS has been monitoring the devastating changes that the Trump Administration is implementing and attempting to implement at the federal level, through executive orders and other administrative actions. A number of these changes have the potential to have drastic effects on UW-Madison and universities across

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin set a new record for the number of election observer shifts scheduled for the Spring Primary Election on February 18, 2025. Over 1,500 shifts are scheduled for the election. “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is leading on Election Integrity. We are proud to have

MADISON, WI – On February 18, 2025, the 101st birthday of Former Wisconsin Secretary of State and civil rights legend Vel Phillips, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announced the introduction of LRB-6089, relating to: special observance days in schools (Vel Phillips), a resolution to recognize February 18 as a special observance

MADISON–Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus came together to celebrate the life and legacy of The Honorable Vel Phillips and to introduce legislation adding February 18th, Vel R. Phillips’s birthday, to the list of special observance days for Wisconsin public schools. If passed, this bill would make Vel Phillips the

22.43 million birds affected by avian flu in the last 30 days as prices for consumers hit $8 for a dozen eggs WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Trump to quickly develop a plan to contain the avian flu outbreak that is devastating the nation’s poultry