March 1, 2024

A surge in K-12 students accessing universal meals in Colorado, a result of the 2022 voter-approved Proposition FF, is facing financial strains as the program promised not only free meals to all students but additional initiatives, leading to potential shortfalls of up to $49 million. With high-income tax revenues falling slightly short of projections, lawmakers in Colorado's Joint Budget Committee are grappling with funding decisions, potentially postponing programs like purchasing local food, raising wages and reducing reliance on processed products.

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