California lawmakers propose soda tax

By Patrick McGreevy
Updated February 21 2019 - 11:26am, first published 11:20am
New California law proposals would impose a sugar tax on soda and prohibit "Big Gulp" drinks.
New California law proposals would impose a sugar tax on soda and prohibit "Big Gulp" drinks.

California stores would be prohibited from selling "Big Gulp"-style soft drinks and consumers would face taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages under bills announced by state lawmakers to address a state "public health crisis".

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