A Regressive Tax Won’t Address Inequities Health Care or Balance Local Budgets
May 6, 2021
A few years ago, legislators devised a plan that was aimed at reducing the economic burdens for Californians.
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It’s Time to Give Local Governments Back their Ability to Protect Public Health and Generate Revenue to Close Budget Gaps Caused by COVID-19
April 22, 2021
AB 1163 isn’t a tax; it instead provides local governments and their voters the freedom to enact a tax on sugary drinks if that is what they believe is best for their community. Prior to the moratorium, several cities had successfully passed taxes on sugary drinks and those communities are now benefiting.