Federal government proposes sweeping Head Start changes that modify standards on class sizes, require English-only instruction
The new proposed standards promise flexibility while projecting roughly 162,000 additional Head Start and Early Head Start slots nationally. Advocates say changes would undermine the quality of current programs.
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Economic Development
We Energies says Microsoft won’t be held to contract terms that conflict with state regulators’ order
The contract says power plants serving Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data center must be in eastern Wisconsin or Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, even though the state Public Service Commission rejected that requirement.
Education
Updated: Here’s 24 places where you can get free backpacks and school supplies in Milwaukee
The first day of school is around the corner. Here’s where you can get free backpacks, supplies and more.
Health & WEllness
New Medicaid work requirements are coming. Here’s what you need to know.
New Medicaid requirements could put health coverage at risk for tens of thousands of BadgerCare Plus members beginning March 2027.
Housing
The county and others are working to expand housing for people returning from incarceration
Milwaukee County and other advocates are working to help more landlords feel prepared to rent to people returning from incarceration.
Public Safety
Officials look for solutions on illegal fireworks
City leaders have discussed how to handle illegal fireworks safety concerns. Ald. Peter Burgelis requested records from the nearby Village of West Milwaukee, which gives permits for the sale of novelty fireworks.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 10
Find a new book series with your child; shop at a night market in Washington Park; go on a foraging walk; and more.