New 4% Tax on Wealthiest Residents Will Fund Free School Meals in Massachusetts

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26 percent of children in the state are food insecure, according to the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey.

of 2023, a measure that would provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner to students.

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