Purplish Yes, yes, we just had an election, but It's never too soon to talk about the midterms
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Nov 7, 2025 Join Jenny Brundin, an education reporter for Colorado Public Radio, as she celebrates the passage of Propositions LL and MM for free school meals, revealing their implications for funding and community support. Jesse Paul, from The Colorado Sun, provides insight into the competitive landscape for the 2026 gubernatorial race, highlighting key candidates and their dynamics. Caitlyn Kim discusses the vulnerabilities of first-term congressional members and the potential shifts in Colorado's political scene as races heat up. Expect lively discussions about future election strategies!
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Personal Stories Drove Support
- Voters described personal experiences receiving free or reduced lunches and the stigma they felt.
- One voter said universal meals remove stigma and helped their divorced family situation.
Voters Backed Free School Meals Funding
- Colorado voters approved Propositions MM and LL to secure funding for the Universal Free School Meals program.
- The measures will bring roughly $95 million and allow promised cafeteria raises and local food purchases.
School-Meal Funds Could Support SNAP
- Excess revenues from the school meals tax can be redirected to help fund SNAP administration.
- That change came from lawmakers in a special session and may appeal amid federal SNAP uncertainty.