Philadelphia Council nears approval of 1.5-cent soda tax
In a first-round vote, the Philadelphia City Council voted for a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks and diet sodas. Council members must approve the levy for a second time next Thursday to become the second city in the country with a soda tax, “but it appears they have reached the final deal,” said Philadelphia Magazine.… » Read More
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