Illinois Lawmakers Propose Soda Tax
Anything to keep from having to live within their means
Illinois shoppers could find themselves paying extra for soft drinks under a proposed statewide soda tax.
The new plan would add an extra penny on every ounce of sugary drinks sold in sealed containers, along with the syrups and powders used to flavor them.
The tax is part of a broader plan to promote healthy living in Illinois, according to state Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, who sponsored the legislation. Revenue from the tax would go toward a range of health services and education initiatives.
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