Colorado Live Election Results: Prop LL, Prop MM

Colorado live election results: Prop LL, Prop MM

Three years ago, Colorado voters overwhelmingly said yes to raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for free school meals for all, the Denver Post reports. Every eligible school district signed up for the program and students ate 25 million more school meals than the year before. But food prices continued to rise across the country and state officials quickly realized: The program needed a lot more money. The rising price tag — $50 million above est…

Vote ‘yes’ on LL and MM – because no Colorado child should go hungry (Opinion)

By Daniel Asher  The measure of any community lies in how it treats its children. This November, Boulder County voters have the chance to reaffirm that value by voting “yes” on ballot measures LL and MM, which will continue funding for free, healthy school meals for all Colorado students. The need is undeniable. According to Hunger Free Colorado, two out of five Colorado families struggle to put food on the table. Hunger doesn’t just affect heal…