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 …
May 21, 2018
Environment America, John Rumpler, May 18, 2018- This afternoon, a Farm Bill (H.R. 2) loaded with anti-environmental provisions was rejected by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 198 to 213. John Rumpler, Environment America’s senior attorney and clean water program director, issued the following statement: Today, Congress …
May 15, 2018
Southwest Farm Press, Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, May 14, 2018- In recent weeks, the big buzz in agricultural law was a verdict in North Carolina, finding a Smithfield Foods subsidiary liable for nuisance and awarding $50 million in damages to neighboring landowners. Today, we will take a look at that case, …