States forge ahead with universal free school meals

A rundown of recent state action on universal free school meals. Why Tom Vilsack thinks the SNAP debate is over, for now. And a look at food and ag hearings on the Hill this week.

June 13, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sits at a table surrounded by children, including one in a green shirt who is hugging him. He's at an event to sign a universal free school meals bill.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs a universal free school meals bill. Photo courtesy of Walz on Instagram.

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