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It was a squeaker, but Colorado voters say yes to sports betting, cash for...
Colorado voters narrowly approved Proposition DD and created a new sports-betting tax whose proceeds will help fund water projects across the state.
Proposition DD barely squeaks by
Colorado voters have narrowly passed a measure that will legalize sports betting and use the taxes raised to fund projects outlined in the Colorado Water Plan.
Supporters say Proposition DD will ‘fund Colorado’s Water Plan,’ but what does that mean?
What kinds of water projects and programs will the ballot measure support?