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2019 Colorado legislature

Colorado Senate rejects nicotine tax that would have boosted preschool spending

Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat Colorado -
A proposed nicotine tax backed by Gov. Jared Polis was rejected by the Colorado Senate Thursday night. The proposal would have allowed Colorado to double...
People vaping outside the Colorado Capitol on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 as lawmakers debate a bill that would increase taxes on nicotine products to help expand state-funded preschool programs. (Photo by Alex Burness)
2019 Colorado legislature

Nicotine taxes for preschool, vaccine exemptions draw crowds to Colorado Capitol...

Sandra Fish, Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat -
As the clock winds down on the 2019 legislative session, two groups packed the Capitol Wednesday afternoon for a final say on two controversial...
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