Minn. governor signs universal school meals bill
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed into law a bill that provides free breakfast and lunch to students at participating schools. The program takes effect in the fall, and will cost the state of Minnesota close to $400 million in its first two years.
This is an MPR News evening update for March 17, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic.
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