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Poor students would lose out under new nutrition rules, official says   

 

Justice
The Denver Post: Former Denver school official sees loss of free meals if nutrition rules take effect
A former Denver Public Schools lunch director told a group of journalists and school advocates Wednesday that his district likely would cut free-meal programs for poor schools if new nutrition standards take effect that require schools to serve more fruits and vegetables.


Health care
Denver Post commentary: Republicans on state health exchange board are providing due oversight
The five Senate and House Republicans on the Health Exchange Board's oversight committee are not "politicking" when we ask valid questions about a $22 million grant application. We are simply fulfilling our oversight obligations as spelled out in Senate Bill 200.


Fiscal policy
Steamboat Today: Steamboat Springs Education Fund Board endorses Proposition 103
The Steamboat Springs Education Fund Board on Wednesday night became the third public body in Routt County to endorse a statewide tax increase that would raise revenue for public schools; however, their endorsement was not unanimous.

Glenwood Springs Post-Independent: Carbondale fire district asks voters for tax hike
Voters living in the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District are being asked to boost their property tax rate by nearly a third in order to keep the fire department's services at current levels over the next two years.

Sterling Journal-Advocate editorial: Hotel tax not a burden
Local electors will decide on three ballot issues that have to do with taxes - two local questions, and one state issue. One of those issues, named Referendum 2X, asks voters to approve a 5 percent city lodging tax for those who stay in hotels and motels in the city.


Jobs and economic security
Aspen Daily News: August sales taxes up 6 percent
The local economy continues to improve, based on August sales tax collections which the city of Aspen reports to be 6 percent over last year.  

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