THIS JUST IN: Budget proposed by Democrats in the Legislature includes $25 million for pre-k expansion!

Other line items for kids include:

• $3 million for the school breakfast incentive fund
• $20 million for lead testing and abatement
• $5 million for disadvantaged students to attend college

With seven days to go before the June 30th state budget deadline, stay tuned!

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