McClatchy Washington Bureau, Kellen Browning, October 21, 2018- Voters will decide this November whether they want to avoid the possibility of a local grocery tax, such as the Seattle soda tax, by voting on Initiative 1634. What it means: A “yes” vote would prohibit local governments – but not the state …
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Measure 103: Grocery tax measure swings on soda pop
The Oregonian, Mike Rogoway, October 20, 2018- Walk into any Oregon supermarket and stroll down the aisles. There’s cereal, fruits and veggies, bread, frozen foods, cleaning supplies – and, very often, an entire row devoted to soda. It’s a product so cheap the can or bottle may cost more than …
West Virginia legislative candidates mixed on allowing county sales tax
Herald Mail Media, October 21, 2018- Eastern Panhandle candidates vying for seats in the West Virginia Legislature in the Nov. 6 general election were surveyed via email by Herald-Mail Media about whether they believe counties in West Virginia should be allowed to implement a 1 percent sales tax similar to …
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