State GovernmentCould Sodas Be The New Plastic Bags?November 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordA political consultant sees the campaign against soda following the same blueprint as environmentalists who opposed the use of disposable plastic bags in grocery stores. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Berkeley's Soda Tax Appears To Cut Consumption Of Sugary DrinksAugust 24, 2016According to a new study, the nation's first soda tax succeeded in cutting consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. But there's uncertainty about whether the effect will be permanent.
San Francisco Places Sugary Soda Tax On November BallotJune 22, 2016(AP) — San Francisco supervisors have placed an initiative to tax sugary sweetened beverages on the November ballot.
California Soda Tax Joins Line Of Failed Sugar DeterrentsApril 13, 2016(AP) - Democratic lawmakers' eighth attempt in six years to change Californians' sugar habits has stalled in the state Legislature.
State GovernmentSoda Tax Is Again Before California LegislatorsMarch 10, 2016California lawmakers are trying again to pass a statewide soda tax. The bill was unveiled yesterday in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Davis City Council Rejects Soda Tax InitiativeFebruary 3, 2016 | Steve MilneUPDATE: People in Davis will not be voting on a soda tax initiative in June. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Panel Rejects Soda Tax ProposalMay 13, 2015(AP) - Public health advocates have lost another round in their effort to add a tax on soda and other sugary beverages.The Assembly Health Committee on Tuesday voted 10-6 against AB1357.
