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February 24, 2021

Sweet drink tax may go statewide

OLYMPIA (AP) — A tax proposal under debate by Washington state lawmakers could raise the price of soda, juice and sweetened coffee drinks.

A state Senate bill would charge beverage distributors 1.75 cents for every ounce of a sweetened drink that has more than 20 calories in a 12-ounce serving, KING-TV reported Monday.


 
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