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.
In the past, Colorado voters have shown little desire to boost taxes. In 1992, they went so far as to establish the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, or TABOR, which limits the revenue governments can retain and spend, and requires voter approval for tax increases. Accordingly, since TABOR’s implementation, 25 statewide ballot measures impacting taxes have been put forward for voter approval. Only six have passed….