August 30, 2018
The Pew Charitable Trusts, Jenni Bergal, August 29, 2018- Last month, Massachusetts became the sixth state to boost its legal smoking age to 21. While two dozen other states considered similar bills this legislative session — and many likely will do so again in 2019 — much of the groundswell …
August 6, 2018
Ed Source, David Washburn, July 31, 2018- It had, in many respects, become the little movement that could. After more than a decade of failed attempts at both the state and local levels to impose soda taxes, health advocates scored a watershed victory in 2014 when Berkeley voters approved by a two-thirds …
June 28, 2018
The Mercury News, David Lee, June 27, 2018- Senate Bill 872 would block California cities and counties from being able to pass local taxes on sugary drinks and making health a priority. Who’s behind it? No surprise – it’s the soda industry. This bill before the California Legislature eliminates local control …
June 13, 2018
It’s very easy to be cynical about politics. I can be cynical as well. But seeing policies being guided by a grassroots movement, with people who wanted to make this happen at all levels of power in the city, was inspiring. — Sara Soka, former Campaign Manager, Berkeley vs. Big Soda …
May 24, 2018
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Darrell L. Clarke, May 21, 2018- As resources for services, programs, and critical needs including public education have declined, municipalities have been forced to think creatively about how to make up the gap without overburdening local taxpayers. One creative solution put forth locally is the Philadelphia Beverage …