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

MADISON – The Waukesha County Circuit Court found the Village of Pewaukee to be in contempt of court for disobeying a decision from the Court of Appeals. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed suit against the Village of Pewaukee to challenge its “transportation user fee.” Last March, the Wisconsin Court of

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement in response to a decision from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) dismissing our lawsuit on behalf of a Racine voter, due to standing.   The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, stated, “This is a sad day. Today’s decision

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has recently awarded two Wisconsin students — Kaylee Pingel and Ian Schwartzlow — with the 2024 WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Students applied in late 2024, and the scholarships were presented in early 2025. The WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarships of

Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s Biennial Budget Message will be livestreamed on his YouTube channel and Facebook page.  After delivering his 2025 State

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has decided that they will not be endorsing any candidate for statewide office in the upcoming Spring elections. In a vote taken among the members of the Executive Committee (ExCom) at a recent meeting, it was determined that no candidate currently declared is suitable

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the village of

One City invites families to come see firsthand the One City difference this Friday One City Schools is swinging open its doors on Friday, February 21st to give families a firsthand view of the school’s unique and incredibly successful learning model. One City is hosting, “A Day in the Life of

MADISON – This morning the Family Structure Index was released by the Center for Christian Virtue and The Institute for Family Studies. Wisconsin ranks 24th as the strongest family culture in the country. The Family Structure Index measures which states have the most stable and sustainable families, highlighting the importance of strong families for

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th.    Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies of documentation

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of Volunteers For Agriculture (VFA), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation – Wisconsin’s largest farm organization. The endorsement reflects the clear distinction between Judge Brad Schimel, a candidate serving all of Wisconsin, and Susan Crawford, a partisan

MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA®), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, has endorsed judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel for Wisconsin State Supreme Court.  “Judge Schimel has demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the judicial system and understanding of the unique challenges often facing

The News: A Milwaukee judge has granted a writ of mandamus from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and ordered School Resource Officers (SROs) in Milwaukee schools by February 27th. Per the judge, MPS is to pay 50% of the cost of the SROs, splitting costs with the city