Two candidates are in the running for Wisconsin’s top education job: Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction. The candidates are former Brown Deer superintendent Deborah Kerr and Pecatonica Superintendent Jill Underly. Kerr has the backing of some prominent conservatives and Underly has received endorsements from liberal groups, including the state teachers’ union. The state superintendent crafts an education spending proposal every two years and provides guidance and support to

For the past two weeks, school and child care workers have been eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin. Milwaukee is pushing to get all willing teachers who live or work the city vaccinated by March 15.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced that during the week of March 15, the City will operate a COVID-19 vaccination program at more homeless shelters. Barrett says for supply, Milwaukee is receiving 2,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson brand vaccine.

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Republicans who control the state Legislature want to review any expenditures of Wisconsin’s portion of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package before Democratic Gov. Tony Evers distributes the money.

State regulators are taking public comment on a plan to build a large solar energy farm 40 miles north of Milwaukee in the Town of Holland in Sheboygan County.

Milwaukee County is expanding its targeted zip code effort for coronavirus vaccinations.

A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered many businesses. It also impacted independent artists and freelancers, like Barderies Hampton. She's a Black Milwaukee artist and graphic designer. Hampton has designed maps for Milwaukee County Parks, created illustrations for children’s books and most recently, has been completing a mural.

Some state lawmakers want to increase the number of health care providers allowed to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.

In fall of 2020, U.S. colleges and universities saw a 13% drop in freshman enrollment, likely due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, they’re worried it might happen again.