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Why Colorado’s quality of life is endangered: A video

Colorado Quality of Life from Colorado State University on Vimeo.

 

The folks over at the Colorado Futures Center at Colorado State University have crafted a unique video that explains, in simple terms that even non-wonks can understand, why critical state programs like schools, colleges and health care – and hence our quality of life – will not be sustainable in the future unless we figure out a way to relieve financial pressures on the state budget.

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