Still, many economists and public policy advocates argue that in states where minimum wage is higher than the federal mandate, the economies fare better than in states where businesses stick to the federal minimum wage, which is currently not indexed to inflation and hence forces some workers to live below poverty level. (inc.com)
Encourage and empower recognition of potential school nutrition leaders to become public policy advocates at the local, state, and national level; (beyondbreakfast.org)
Provide opportunities and incentives for child nutrition personnel at the district and local level to attend SNA's public policy workshops, and grow public policy advocates and leaders. (beyondbreakfast.org)