Government

Colorado voters to decide fate of universal school meals program through Propositions LL, MM

This November, Colorado must decide whether to continue universal school breakfasts and lunches in a program that has lost money since its inception in 2022. “Propositions LL and MM ask… Read More

Public Education

North Carolina district suspends universal free breakfast; critics highlight free meal flaws

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) in North Carolina has discontinued its universal free breakfast program for the 2025-26 academic year, citing a projected savings of nearly $259,000. “Federal reimbursement rates… Read More

Politics

Walz subpoenaed for oversight of $250M fraud scheme

(The Center Square) – Reputation associated with his military record already shattered, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz now faces a reckoning tied to a signature education accomplishment – feeding schoolchildren – from a… Read More

Public Education

Washington taxpayers to pay more for school meals as program expands

(The Center Square) – More school districts across Washington are providing free school meals for students, both breakfast and lunch, at no cost to families. Other districts will be providing meals… Read More

Government

Spokane lawmaker resurrects $86 million taxpayer-funded school lunch plan

(The Center Square) – A Spokane lawmaker is bringing back legislation to put school meals for every student attending public, charter, and state-tribal schools in Washington on the taxpayers’ tab. Read More