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City Council debating years old tax on sugary drinks

Philly Soda Tax: City Council debating years old tax on sugary drinks

Philadelphia's City Council is reviewing the city's so-called "Soda Tax" eight years after the 1.5 cents per ounce tax on sugary drinks was instituted.

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Philly Soda Tax: City Council debating years-old tax on sugary beverages

Philadelphia City Council is reviewing the city's so-called ‘Soda Tax’ eight years after the 1.5 cents per ounce fee on sugary drinks was instituted.

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Would Philly lawmakers repeal the soda tax? Council is going to take a look. | City Council roundup

Just a year after former Mayor Jim Kenney left office, Philadelphia lawmakers are already reexamining one of his signature achievements. During its first meeting of the year Thursday, City Council approved legislation to hold hearings on the city’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages,

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Eight years after implementing soda tax, City Council to hold hearings to look at impact on businesses and consumers

Councilmember Jim Harrity, who introduced the resolution, says the charge 'disproportionately impacts low-income communities.'

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Tell us: Would you support a tax on sugary drinks?

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