November 10, 2015

Colorado certifies single-payer health-care initiative for 2016 ballot

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You thought all eyes were on Colorado’s vote whether to legalize recreational marijuana? Wait until the state votes in 2016 on whether to become the first state with universal health care.

The Denver Post reports that the Colorado Secretary of State on Monday certified that supporters of “ColoradoCare” had gathered enough valid signatures to place Initiative 20, “State Health Care System,” on next November’s ballot. If passed, the $25 billion plan would be paid for through a 10 percent payroll tax — two-thirds paid by employers and one-third paid by employees — and cover any Colorado resident who earns income.

You thought all eyes were on Colorado’s vote whether to legalize recreational marijuana? Wait until the state votes in 2016 on whether to become the first state with universal health care.

The Denver Post reports that the Colorado Secretary of State on Monday certified that supporters of “ColoradoCare” had gathered enough valid signatures to place Initiative 20, “State Health Care System,” on next November’s ballot. If passed, the $25 billion plan would be paid for through a 10 percent payroll tax — two-thirds paid by employers and one-third paid by employees — and cover…

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