Posted on Nov 6, 2018

Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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For years, tobacco companies used their lobbying clout to persuade state lawmakers to block cities and counties from passing smoke-free ordinances. By 2006, 21 states had pre-empted local smoke-free laws, according to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights. Even today, 13 states have some sort of ban on local smoke-free laws.

Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes

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Posted 6 y ago

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SMSgt Thor Merich

Posted 6 y ago

Great share. I would prefer that the Govt stay out of my business.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 6 y ago

Excellent share brother Chip.

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 6 y ago

The soda law in Colorado and California made it more expensive to make and sell ginger ale than beer. The pub had to stop selling NON alcoholic beverages.

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Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes

Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes

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