Supporters of Propositions MM and LL declare victory
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The two measures increase funding for Colorado’s universal free school meals program and could bolster SNAP, too.

Preliminary returns show Colorado’s Proposition LL with a commanding lead, while Proposition MM is also ahead, but by a smaller margin.

The two ballot measures would fund free meals for all public school students, give raises or stipends to cafeteria workers and provide grants to schools to purchase fresh ingredients from local farmers.

If there’s money left over from the taxes the two measures bring in, the funding could help shore up the SNAP program, also known as food stamps, for low-income families in the face of federal cuts.

As of 8:15 p.m., Proposition LL was ahead by 27 points, while Proposition MM had a smaller, 14-point lead.