Topic: Soda Tax

Class conflict in Cook County could cost Dems one of their favorite taxes
Class conflict in Cook County could cost Dems one of their favorite taxes October 7, 2017 Thomas Lifson What?  A tax may actually be repealed in a prominent stronghold of the Democrats?  It appears that politics after Trump's victory may have changed at more levels than the federal government.
Facing repeal vote, backer of Cook County soda tax admits it's not about health; it's about money
Facing repeal vote, backer of Cook County soda tax admits it's not about health; it's about money October 6, 2017 Thomas Lifson One of the best progressive con games is the one where they tell you they are protecting your health by adding a new tax.
Cook County commissioners to vote on repeal of sugary soda tax
Cook County commissioners to vote on repeal of sugary soda tax August 11, 2017 Thomas Lifson The fiscal black hole facing Illinois and its local governments as lavish pension obligations come due appears to have driven at least some public officials mad.
Vengeful politician seeks to bankrupt group that won a court order against a new tax
Vengeful politician seeks to bankrupt group that won a court order against a new tax August 4, 2017 Thomas Lifson "It's the Chicago way."
Progressive bullies exploiting the disadvantaged in new Cook County soda tax
Progressive bullies exploiting the disadvantaged in new Cook County soda tax August 3, 2017 Thomas Lifson Guess who is exempted!