Colorado voters overwhelmingly supported a pair of ballot measures that aim to ensure every public school child in the state is able to access free meals at their schools.

Proposition MM increases taxes on wealthy households earning more than $300,000 annually. The measure supplements a previously passed referendum from 2022 that also called for increases in taxes in order to help fund schools, but which fell short of its funding goals.

The tax increases will affect around 200,000 households across the state. Affected households can expect to pay an additional tax of $327 annually for single filers and $574 per year for joint filers.

The new measure will guarantee free breakfasts and lunches for all kids attending public schools . It also provides support for school districts to bu

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