date:Sep 30, 2013
4 cents to a 44-ounce fountain drink. That's a huge increase in price, but it could certainly raise a lot of money for the state. McGinn stated that it could raise between $21 million and $29 million a year, with the tax completely burdened upon people choosing to consume soft drinks. He was quoted as stating that, This, I think, would be a fabulous potential funding source.
It's not a surprise that this proposal could cover the estimated $20 million shortfall that Seattle is facing when it com