Last week, Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to adopt a tax on carbonated and sugary drinks. Proponents of the tax promoted both its health benefits and its ability to raise money for early education, parks and other civic initiatives. “When history looks back on this, Philadelphia will be seen as what launched a much broader wave of these taxes," says Sanford dean Kelly Brownell.
Soda Tax
Philadelphia just became the first big city with a soda tax
Last week, Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to adopt a tax on carbonated and sugary drinks. Proponents of the tax promoted both its health benefits and its ability to raise money for early education, parks and other civic initiatives. “When history looks back on this, Philadelphia will be seen as what launched a much broader wave of these taxes," says Sanford dean Kelly Brownell.
Mother Jones