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Jake Winter Feb 11, 2023

This is how you do it: #Minnesota bill to provide free #school meals to ALL kids passes state House, moves to Senate. https://www.commondreams.org/news/universal-school-meals

'We're Feeding the Kids': Minnesota House Passes Universal School Meals Bill

The Democratic-led Minnesota House of Representatives voted Thursday night in favor of legislation to provide free school meals for all students, a move meant to alleviate childhood hunger in a state where 1 in 6 children don't have enough to eat.

Common Dreams

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Stan Wonn 🏳️‍🌈 🌹Feb 11, 2023

@BruceMirken Our governor here in New Mexico is hoping to do so also. We definitely have the money since we have huge budget surpluses. https://www.abqjournal.com/2555725/governor-to-push-for-free-school-meals-for-all-k12-students-ex-she.html

Governor to push for free school meals for all K-12 students

She also touts recent changes to the state's tax code, including a child tax credit of up to $175 annually per child

Albuquerque Journal

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Bruce Mirken Feb 11, 2023

@StanWonn 👍