Soda May Be Fizzing Out

Philadelphia recently passed a tax on soda and other sugary beverages. Mayor Jim Kenney calls it “a historic investment in our neighborhoods and our education system” as the estimated $91 million in tax revenue would be invested in city programs including pre-K education. Not to mention, it could help citizens drop a few extra pounds put on by consuming the sugary substances. While the measure is promising, a legal battle lies ahead. Both New York and San Francisco have tried to pass similar taxes, but failed. Berkeley is the only other U.S. city to successfully implement the measure.

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