There's a push at the state house to try and protect Maine's free school meal program, as Maine leaders brace anticipated impacts of proposed federal funding cuts to food programs. In Washington Thursday,

The proposal from Sen. Mike Tipping would ensure Maine continues funding school meals for all if federal funding is cut, though it's unclear exactly how much that could cost.

As the federal government considers cutting funding for free school meal programs, advocates are backing a proposal that would bolster state support.