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Federal funds that have kept free meals in Connecticut schools afloat since August are drying up, and, for the first time in more than two years, students will have to start paying for food. As school nutrition workers and Connecticut families grapple with the new reality, anti-hunger advocates are pushing for policy that would reintroduce universal free school breakfast and lunch to the state.
Studies show that following a balanced diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight are key to reducing your risk of developing some common cancers and improving the well-being of cancer [...]
Congress should cap and cut spending, move toward budget balance, and take steps toward tax reform that will enable free markets to grow the economy.
Families are encouraged to provide income information to their school districts to ensure that their students have access to much-needed school meals. This