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Sugary Drinks

soda taxes Oct. 14, 2016

Chicago’s Cook County Is Mulling a Soda Tax Now, TooThe 2017 budget could include a penny-per-ounce levy.

By Clint Rainey
Soda Taxes June 17, 2016

Philadelphia Is America’s First Big City With a Soda TaxResidents will pay 1.5 cents per ounce.

By Clint Rainey

Soda Taxes June 10, 2016

Philadelphia Is About to Pass America’s First Tax on Diet SodaThe measure adds 1.5 cents per ounce of every soda or sugary drink.

By Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang Feb. 18, 2016

‘Excessive’ Sugar Found in Most Starbucks DrinksA Venti white mocha delivers a whopping 75 grams.

By Clint Rainey