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Colorado’s 2024 Proposition 128: “Truth in Sentencing” or More Tax Dollars Down the Drain?

October 9, 2024
by Scott K. James
5 min read
cropped image of prison officer leading prisoner carrying weight tethered to leg
cropped image of prison officer leading prisoner carrying weight tethered to leg
Written by Scott K. James

Proposition 128 would increase the required prison time for violent offenders in Colorado, mandating they serve 85% of their sentence before parole eligibility. Supporters say it boosts safety, while critics argue it raises taxpayer costs and worsens prison overcrowding. Learn more before you vote.

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