Seattle

D.C. Soda Tax Could Give Taxpayers A Nasty Toothache
The D.C. City Council could approve one of the highest soda taxes in the nation.
October 11, 2019

Seattle's Soda Tax Fails to Live Up to Its Promises
In Seattle, free college, youth education programs, and job training are the latest “soda tax” battle cries. Unfortunately for consumers, these are promises that are made to be broken.
June 21, 2019

Seattle's Plastic Straw Ban is Unnecessary and Counterproductive
On July 1, 2018, plastic straws will be banned in Seattle. No more will children be able to use the straw included with their juice box;
June 29, 2018

Seattle Soda Tax Not Doing Too Well
While the rest of us were popping champagne to celebrate the arrival of 2018, Seattle greeted the New Year with a 1.75 cent per ounce tax on sweetened beverages. It was needed, former Mayor Ed Murray once
January 11, 2018