Berkeley Votes to Double Soda Tax | Oakland News

Berkeley voters face a pivotal November ballot measure that could double the tax on sugary drinks—from one to two cents per ounce—money now earmarked for school nutrition, gardening, and health education programs, marking a bold step to fight obesity and diabetes while building on the city’s pioneering 2014 tax, now legally protected after a recent court ruling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7d7a6250a1da56a