Proposed bill would tax sugary drinks in Maryland, allocate revenue to student meal programs
A bill introduced in Maryland could impose taxes on certain sugary drinks with some of the revenue going to support meal ...
Healthy drinks are as important as healthy foods for kids, panel says
Sweetened beverages “are not recommended as part of a healthy diet for children and adolescents,” the panel concludes.
Maryland eyes tax on sugary drinks
The tax would cost 2 cents per ounce and would help fund free schools meals, childcare, and the state's ailing general fund.
It might be time to rethink that sugary drink, one lifestyle physician suggests
Many sugary drinks are marketed to kids using cartoons and bright colors. Dr. Chen suggests putting lemon or cucumber in ...
Maryland residents protest soda tax proposal, citing cost concerns: ‘No more taxes!’
The For Our Kids Act, proposed in the Maryland General Assembly, would place a tax on all sugary beverages such as soda, ...
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'Good for healthy initiatives': Bill which would tax certain sugary drinks gets mixed reaction
House Bill 1469, the For Our Kids Act, would impose a tax on certain distributors of sugary beverages.
Tax on sugary drinks in Md. could sweeten budget picture
Maryland lawmakers will be asked to sweeten the state’s coffers by adding a tax on sugary drinks projected to raise nearly ...
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Maryland lawmakers consider 2-cent tax on sugary drinks
Aid, it could cost you. Maryland lawmakers are considering what’s called the For Our Kids Act, which would impose a tax of ...
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'Good for healthy initiatives': Bill which would tax certain sugary drinks gets mixed reaction
AND SOMETIMES THESE DRINKS CAN CONTAIN A GOOD ... REPORTIN House Bill 1469, the For Our Kids Act, would impose a tax on certain distributors of sugary beverages. "Two cents per ounce is what ...