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By Jule Pattison-Gordon Governing (TNS) In Brief: Coloradans will vote on whether to adopt a graduated income tax—something supporters say would be a fairer way to fund government. The proposal comes as Colorado faces greater Medicaid and public school sp... See more

country’s eighth highestrate of chronic absenteeism. The problem has been a focus for the state, which launched an anti-absenteeism initiative in late 2023, that included educator training, public messaging and data tracking. A new studysuggests something... See more

In Brief: - Kratom is a tree from Southeast Asia whose leaves can be used as a stimulant or sedative, depending on the dosage. Some people use it for pain management. - As more and more people are found dead with kratom in their systems, some state legisl... See more

In Brief: - Coloradans will vote on whether to adopt a graduated income tax — something supporters say would be a fairer way to fund government. - The proposal comes as Colorado faces greater Medicaid and public school spending needs. - Opponents, however... See more

In Brief: - The federal government is proposing removing many regulations that govern the Head Start program. - Some Head Start providers and early education researchers say the current regulations are essential to making the program effective, and that u... See more