March 19, 2018
FOX 10 News, Staff, March 16, 2018- Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that prevents Arizona cities and counties from taxing sugary drinks. Many big cities across the country have adopted the so-called “Soda Tax” to reduce obesity and other health issues. It’s the first bill of it’s kind in the …
March 9, 2018
Arizona Public Media, Christopher Conover, March 7, 2018- The Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed House Bill 2484 prohibiting local government from taxing specific foods. In practical terms, the bill is designed to keep local governments from passing soda taxes. The grocery industry worries leaving that power with local governments will allow more …