2022 Midterm Elections

Colorado Raises Taxes on Wealthy to Expand Universal Free School Meals Program

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Colorado Raises Taxes on Wealthy to Expand Universal Free School Meals Program
A child puts her mask back on after finishing lunch at a socially distanced table in the cafeteria of Medora Elementary School in Louisville, Ky., on March 17, 2021. Jon Cherry/Getty Images
Katie Spence
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On Nov. 8, Coloradans overwhelmingly voted “yes” on Proposition FF, which expands its universal free school meals program by limiting deductions on earners making over $300,000.

As a result, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, Colorado will create the Healthy School Meals for All program, allowing all school children to receive a complimentary breakfast and lunch regardless of household income. Moreover, the passage of Proposition FF shows Colorado voters are increasingly embracing raising taxes to fund social programs.
Katie Spence
Katie Spence
Freelance reporter
Katie Spence is a freelance reporter for The Epoch Times who covers energy, climate, and Colorado politics. She has also covered medical industry censorship and government collusion. Ms. Spence has more than 10 years of experience in media and has worked for outlets including The Motley Fool and The Maverick Observer. She can be reached at: [email protected]
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