Tusk / Montgomery Philanthropies Commends Governor Inslee and Washington State Leaders for Signing Breakfast After the Bell Legislation Into Law
Crucial hunger initiative strengthens the state's leadership position to ensure children in schools are fed
NEW YORK, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "With Governor Inslee's signing of Breakfast After the Bell legislation (HB 1508), the State of Washington has become a national leader in school hunger policy. On behalf of students across the state, we wish to thank the Governor for his support, as well as members of the State Legislature – in particular, Senator Lisa Wellman and Representative Monica Stonier. Providing nutritious meals and eliminating hunger in our schools is a common sense issue that should transcend party politics. Today we have improved Washington schools and a student's ability to learn, and we are grateful to every state leader, advocate, or parent who contributed to this important bill becoming state law."
Background on legislative effort:
- The legislative effort was led by Tusk / Montgomery Philanthropies, which focuses on funding and running anti-hunger campaigns across the country, along with local advocates.
- In addition to working with state lawmakers and Governor Inslee to establish Washington's leadership position on the issue, TMP has secured the passage of similar legislation in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and is currently leading efforts in New York, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
CONTACT:
Patrick Muncie
Tusk Strategies – Tusk/Montgomery Philanthropies
[email protected]
212-966-5161
917-225-1836
SOURCE Tusk / Montgomery Philanthropies
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