Funding education in Colorado is a moral imperative

Source: denverpost.com Posted By: Lia R...5485 days ago

This week, Colorado's General Assembly is setting the state's budget for next year. It is more than just a set of numbers; it's a moral statement reflecting our values.

The current recession has torpedoed revenues, leaving Colorado with a $1.4 billion shortfall. In an effort to craft a fiscally responsible, balanced budget, we have been forced to make hundreds of millions of dollars in deep and painful budget cuts.

For example, we've cut the senior homestead tax exemption, cut funding for preschool....

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