(St. Paul, MN) — Some Minnesota lawmakers want to make school lunches free for all students. This was the case during the pandemic, but that program expired this fall. As leaders consider what to do with the state’s over 17-billion dollar budget surplus, many have advocated for a permanent policy that would feed every student in school regardless of income requirements. Both Governor Tim Walz and state Representative Sydney Jordan have declared their support.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
