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Francesca Hong: “Support free school meals.”

Featuring: Francesca Hong, Democratic | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76

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Published June 30, 2026 | Video Starts at 52:10

Okay, so this is a, I mean you kind of already did this from the start, but this is what I call the zoron question. It's like clearly definable policies. Yeah. What are your top … Support free school meals. … a democracy in our state, in this country, we must invest in what is the last remaining democratic institution that's public education. (52:10–52:17)

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