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The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

Father John Opp and daughter Giuliana at the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver. He said he's grateful for the…

October 24, 2023

Proposition II: State would keep tobacco, nicotine tax revenue it raises to fund preschool

Proposition II: State would keep tobacco, nicotine tax revenue it raises to fund preschool

ballot measure would let Colorado keep nearly $24 million in existing tax revenue to pay for expanded preschool access. If…

October 10, 2023

Polis opposes effort to ban flavored tobacco, nicotine products

Polis opposes effort to ban flavored tobacco, nicotine products

Bill 1064 would siphon as much as $25.2 million from universal preschool program

Colorado’s legislature heats up, with spate of controversial bills

Colorado’s legislature heats up, with spate of controversial bills

was supposed to be subdued, but things turned wild this week

Colorado Democrats bring bill to raise cigarette taxes, create nicotine tax

Colorado Democrats bring bill to raise cigarette taxes, create nicotine tax

would gradually raise cost on nicotine products

Could a nicotine tax pay for preschool in Colorado?

Could a nicotine tax pay for preschool in Colorado?

tax on cigarettes and vaping products is proposed for November ballot

January 13, 2020

Doctors aren’t using available methods for youth nicotine addiction

Doctors aren’t using available methods for youth nicotine addiction

95% of young smokers aren’t prescribed ‘proven treatments’

September 29, 2019

Cortez Parks and Rec debates making center tobacco-free

Cortez Parks and Rec debates making center tobacco-free

and Recreation board debate potential nonsmoking policy

November 18, 2016

Tobacco tax hike dollars would go to health programs

Tobacco tax hike dollars would go to health programs

Opponents say changing formula would be difficult

October 19, 2016

Cigarette tax increase proposed for ballot

Cigarette tax increase proposed for ballot

raise the tax per pack from 84 cents to $2.59

Legislators turn back effort to raise state smoking age

Legislators turn back effort to raise state smoking age

Customers roll their own cigarettes by using the machines at Smoke Roll with It on Thursday. Smoke Roll With It…