Taxing sugary drinks may prove a sweet idea.
And for their part, the bill’s sponsors aren’t running away from the usual criticism that “whenever you tax something, you get less of it;” that’s exactly their point. They’d like to see less sugary drink consumption, particularly by children, and it’s not difficult to understand why.
Sweet drinks could cost you more in Maryland: New bill proposes tax on sugary beverages
To help Marylanders reduce their consumption of sugary drinks, Delegate Emily Shetty of Montgomery County is proposing a new legislation.
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.
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 $500 million annually.
Maryland Weighs New Sugary Drink Tax
A proposed Maryland bill is aiming for a pop in state revenue through a new tax on sugary drinks, powders, and syrups.
'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.
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 programs for students across the state.
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, sports drinks, and energy drink.
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 ...
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Maryland bill that 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 ... our youth, eat, drink healthier, that’s a good thing. But then, I don’t think ...