People feel taxed enough and don’t need to be told what to put in their grocery carts. We need to keep foods and beverages affordable and end unreasonable taxation and regulation.
AFBC is working with people like you to protect consumer choice by uniting against unfair taxes and regulations.
We help you cut through the noise and check the facts.
The science is clear. Research and data show beverages are not driving rates of obesity — singling them out diverts us from real solutions to important health challenges.
Taxes on common grocery items are just bad policy. Everyday consumers are best served when industry, government and public health organizations work together.
There are better ways to address tough problems and improve public health.
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ICYMI: #Smallbiz owners in #rhodeisland spoke with @BostonGlobe about how they are worried a new beverage tax will drive customers away from their stores, threaten jobs and harm working families. ⬇️
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The bill suggests that a portion of the proposed tax’s revenue is reinvested in low-income communities to increase access to healthy foods.Taxing us to death
DYK: The #RhodeIsland General Assembly will consider a bill that would impose a tax on everyday beverages like sodas, sports drinks, coffee drinks, sweet teas, and certain fruit drinks. Rhode Island #smallbiz owners spoke with the The Boston Globe about how it would impact their business. ⬇️ bit.ly/3DvMJql
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The bill suggests that a portion of the proposed tax’s revenue is reinvested in low-income communities to increase access to healthy foods.