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Lawmakers Debate Limiting Trans Fats in Colorado Schools

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A bill that would crack down on junk food in Colorado schools has cleared its first hurdle at the statehouse. The measure would ban trans fats in public schools. While lawmakers watered down the bill, it would still go farther than similar bans in other states.

KUNC’s State Capitol Reporter Bente Birkeland has more.

Bente Birkeland has been reporting on state legislative issues for KUNC and Rocky Mountain Community Radio since 2006. Originally, from Minnesota, Bente likes to hike and ski in her spare time. She keeps track of state politics throughout the year but is especially busy during the annual legislative session from January through early May.
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