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Tim Walz: “When we provided free school and lunch, more kids came to…”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Governor Tim Walz Addresses California Democrats on Progressive Policies and Political Strategy

Published | Video Starts at 07:12

But you know what's interesting about that? We do it because we're good people, for Christ's sakes. But you know what? Even if you're not, guess what happened in Minnesota. When we provided free school and lunch, more kids came to school. And this year we recorded the highest graduation rates in our state's history. Because of that, you could be a cruel a hole. And it's still the right thing to do because your economy is going to grow by providing those kids breakfast and lunch. (07:12–07:20)

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Asserts that providing free school meals in Minnesota led to increased school attendance and the highest graduation rates in state history.

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