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Sodexo and DTZ Inc. say university owes them millions

 By Bianca N. Herron on May 14, 2015

The vendors are trying to collect a debt totaling $10.7 million from South Carolina State University.

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School district seeks free lunch for all

 May 14, 2015

Leaders of the Rockford, Illinois, district plan to apply for a new USDA program called Community Eligibility Provision, which would allow the district to feed all of its students for free based on the reimbursement it would receive on qualifying students.

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Pennsylvania school district considers relaxing approach to students with insufficient meal funds

May 14, 2015

After hearing that a student’s lunch was thrown away because his lunch account didn’t contain enough money to cover the meal, school board members in a Pittsburgh-area district are looking to amend their policy for addressing students who have insufficient meal funds.

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The plight of the National School Lunch Program continues

By Bianca N. Herron on May 08, 2015

Republican lawmakers seek changes to the program after the USDA reports nearly $2.7 billion in improper payments during the 2012-2013 school year.

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New legislation to fine businesses that refuse to pay higher minimum wage

Apr. 29, 2015

A bill is being considered in Hartford, Connecticut would fine businesses $1 per hour per employee, who doesn’t earn the $15 minimum wage.

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Go Fund Me campaign created for concessions employees losing wages at Camden Yards

Apr. 29, 2015

A sportswriter has started a campaign to raise funds for concessions employees at Camden Yards, as five Orioles games have either been canceled, moved elsewhere, or denied fans access due to the unrest in Baltimore.

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Major football schools average $600k on additional athlete nutrition

Apr. 28, 2015

NCAA’s rule allowing athletes unlimited access to food and snacks has some schools offering luxurious meals at dining halls and ‘refueling’ stations at training facilities.

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District turns program around after students forced to skip lunch

Apr. 27, 2015

Earlier this year, students at one district were forced to skip lunch due to food shortages. See how things have changed.

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SNA fills Congress’ ears about new lunch rules

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 22, 2015

With the reauthorization process beginning, the association of school FSDs asked for more funding, flexibility and discussion of the regulations’ true impact.

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Campus food trucks give mixed returns

Apr. 22, 2015

Two food trucks at the College of William and Mary have given mixed returns, with one returning a profit while the other struggles.

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