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  "path": "/briefs/alaska-senate-advances-bill-to-ban-certain-food-dyes-in-school-meals/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-20T22:42:41.000Z",
  "site": "https://alaskabeacon.com",
  "tags": [
    "Government & Politics",
    "Health",
    "Bill Wielechowski",
    "food dye",
    "Johnson McIntosh",
    "Petersburg School District",
    "U.S. Food and Drug Administration"
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  "textContent": "The Alaska Senate passed a bill Monday that would ban public schools in Alaska from serving certain food dyes in school breakfasts or lunches. Lawmakers expressed concerns that certain petroleum-based food dyes in processed foods have unhealthy side effects on children. Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, the sponsor of Senate Bill 187, said Monday, “We like […]",
  "title": "Alaska Senate advances bill to ban certain food dyes in school meals"
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