Posts Tagged School Lunches
Congressman Scott is Trying to Defend Free or Reduced-Price School Lunches
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 6, 2019
One Virginia congressman is fighting against the Trump administration’s efforts to limit free or reduced-price lunches in public schools. Michael Pope reports.
New Federal Program Seeks to Pay for Lunches at High-Poverty Schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 14, 2018
Credit: CSU Extension FSHN / Flickr
Census figures show that the number of children who live in poverty in Virginia is on the rise, and school administrators across the commonwealth are using new money from the federal government to do something about it. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April March 6, 2021Attendance for sporting events, live music and theme parks will vary at the county level based on COVID-19 infection rates. Only in-state residents will be allowed to attend.
- New York Legislature Strips Cuomo Of Extraordinary Emergency Powers, With A Caveat March 6, 2021It's the latest setback for Cuomo, who is facing a pair of political crises. But many of his critics say the legislation doesn't do enough to wrest power back from the executive branch.
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- California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April March 6, 2021
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