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Colorado Passes Measures for Universal School Meals Funding

11/5/2025

Summary

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Colorado voters approved Proposition MM and Proposition LL to fund the state's universal school meals program.
Proposition MM will raise $95 million annually by limiting tax deductions for high-income earners.
Proposition LL allows the state to retain excess tax revenue.
Voters backed the measures with 57% for MM and 64% for LL to address rising costs and food insecurity after SNAP cuts.

History

Historical Context

The National School Lunch Act, signed in 1946 by President Harry Truman, aimed to combat child malnutrition and promote agricultural consumption. Initially serving 7.1 million children, the program has evolved significantly, now providing over 4.6 billion lunches annually. Recent state initiatives, like Colorado's Proposition MM and LL, reflect a growing commitment to universal school meals, especially in light of recent SNAP cuts affecting food security.

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Story summary

Colorado voters approved Proposition MM and Proposition LL to fund the state's universal school meals program.
Proposition MM will raise $95 million annually by limiting tax deductions for high-income earners.
Proposition LL allows the state to retain excess tax revenue.
Voters backed the measures with 57% for MM and 64% for LL to address rising costs and food insecurity after SNAP cuts.

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