KGMI News
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Just two weeks after Seattle imposed a sugary beverage tax, a new bill would impose it statewide.
KXLY reports a bill is being reintroduced to impose a tax that adds nearly two cents to every ounce of a sugary drink sold.
Seattle leaders say the tax is a good way to discourage people from drinking soda, which can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.
Deedee Sun with KIRO recently posted a photo on Twitter showing a pack of Gatorade in a Seattle Costco costing more than $26 after the sugar tax tacked on an additional $10.34.