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Post by Logan on Jan 26, 2017 0:29:26 GMT -6
A new tax on sodas, sugary drinks? It might be part of Illinois budget dealA proposition to tax sugary beverages is being revived as part of the Illinois Senate's "grand bargain" to pass a state budget. Senate Bill 9 will tax any beverage that has five grams of sugar or more, meaning drinks like soda and certain juices will be affected. The bill requires distributors to impose a penny-per-ounce tax on retailers, which would produce an estimated $560 million for the state. The tax isn't the only revenue-generating legislation the Senate is considering as part of its budget compromise. There's also an income tax increase that aims to generate $4.1 billion. Health care advocates view the beverage tax as a responsible revenue generator. But soft drink representatives say SB9 would have dire consequences, not only for prices, but also employees in the industry. Read more: www.sj-r.com/news/20170118/new-tax-on-sodas-sugary-drinks-it-might-be-part-of-illinois-budget-deal
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