Taxing Soda. Local Push. Nationwide.

Who is behind the push for local referendums on a soda tax? “Health Advocates” part of an international strategy backed by billionaires in New York and Texas, including former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg
 

What’s the 2016 push? Targeting up to 12 cities nationwide including Austin, TX

Politico writier calls the soda tax push  “a gift for Republicans” that could turn a “a super-sized Slurpee could be turned into a symbol of freedom”

Ted Cruz is on the case. In 2013 he offered a budget amendment that would have “prohibited federal regulations on the size or quantity of food and drinks.”

 Laura and John Arnold​ Foundation also on the case. The Arnolds’ Action Now Initiative is allegedly working with Anthony Holm
Politico | War over soda taxes coming to a polling place near you

Grist | Soft drink tax war to bubble up in cities across the U.S.