Lawsuit says Alaska Department of Health exposed thousands to hunger risk by not giving food aid

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Lawsuit says Alaska Department of Health exposed thousands to hunger risk by not giving food aid

Ten Alaskans are suing the state, saying it failed to provide food stamps within the time frames required by federal law. The complaint was filed Friday in Superior Court in Anchorage against Alaska Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg. The lawsuit said that in her role as commissioner of a department that failed to provide needed services, Hedberg “has […]

Soaring School Lunch Debt Shows Need for Universal Free Meals

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Soaring School Lunch Debt Shows Need for Universal Free Meals

“Access to good nutrition should not depend on where a child lives or their family finances!” said one group. Congress initially responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by enabling U.S. public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all 50 million children, but Republicans blocked a continuation of the program last summer—and now, districts and kids are […]

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