Bye Bye Department of Education, Winter Weather Advisory, SNL Case Members Ranked and Egg Prices are Rising

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan is solo again as Kristin is on vacation. There is a cold advisory over the next few days in Southeast Wisconsin. Brian shares tips and other dos and don'ts to stay safe and warm in the intense winter weather. Then Governor Tony Evers' proposal of nearly $500 million budget to overhaul the state's prisons. Brian talks about how the Governor is trying to accelerate the release of prisoners and shutting down the 17-year-old Green Bay Correctional Institution and implement renovations to the Waupun prison. However, this all depends on moving forward on delayed plans to close the troubled Lincoln Hills youth facility. Also, Brian shares an egg update as more birds are popping up dead on beaches as well as the price of eggs are still rising. He talks about his use of eggs and how he and his family are pivoting based on the shortage. Then the Trump Administration is abolishing the department of education currently attempting to do so without the approval of congress. Brian shares how this will be affecting schools across the country including the Milwaukee Public School District which is already battling many other issues. Brian later explains what exactly the DOE oversees and how this impacts our education systems nationally and locally. Lastly, Brian shares what he thought about the weekend celebration and shares his ranking of top SNL cast members.