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Nov. 5, 2025: Election results, tariffs on cheese, emergency powers requested to keep coal plant open

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ELECTION DAY LL MM RESULTS
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Anya Rose, policy director for Hunger Free Colorado, reacts as votes come in supporting passage of Propositions LL and MM on election night, Nov. 4, 2025, at Renegade Brewing in Denver. Rose was an organizer behind the push for an increase in funding for school meals. Her husband Hugo Perez leans back and snaps a photo. Their daughter Evie, almost 3 years old, is at right.

You’ll hear results from yesterday’s election in Colorado, including whether school lunches can be fully funded. Then, a Republican congressman requests the Trump administration use emergency powers to keep a coal plant running that’s scheduled to shut down. Plus, tariffs mean it may cost you more to create that perfect holiday appetizer this year, particularly if you’re using imported foods.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.