Colorado Voters to Decide on Universal Free School Meals Expansion

Colorado voters will decide on a proposition on Nov. 8 whether to cover the costs of free breakfasts and lunches for all public school children.
For two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, public school students across the country had access to free school meals when the federal government suspended its eligibility requirements. That changed in August.
Now, proponents of reinstating the universal free school meals program hope voters will show a desire to “spread the wealth.” Voters are being asked if they will limit tax deductions for higher-earning Coloradans to pay for the $100 million program.
Historically, Colorado voters have shown little desire to boost taxes. In 1992, they went so far as to establish the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, which limits the revenue that governments can retain and spend and requires voter approval for tax increases….