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"I Have Yet To Meet A Person In Minnesota That Is Hungry": Outrage Follows Sen. Drazkowski's Comments On Free School Meals
The proposal makes permanent a pandemic policy that advocates say is crucial to curbing child hunger.
March 17, 2023
ST. PAUL -- A Minnesota state senator's comments over the passage of a bill this week that would provide free meals to all students, regardless of income, are drawing criticism on the national stage.
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"I have yet to meet a person in Minnesota that is hungry," Sen. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) said prior to the Senate's vote on the legislation. "I have yet to meet a person in Minnesota that says they don't have access to enough food to eat ... I should say that hunger is a relative term. I had a cereal bar for breakfast, I guess I'm hungry now."
The proposal makes permanent a pandemic policy that advocates say is crucial to curbing child hunger. The vote was 38-26, with some Republicans joining Democrats in voting yes.
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