The state on July 1 now requires retailers to charge the sales tax on most, but not all, sweetened beverages. Is this a good idea?
Yes, this is low-hanging fruit and the state needs the revenues and it will be hardly noticed, if at all, by consumers.
Yes, but ALL such beverages should be included, no favorites (anything with milk or maple or more than 50 percent fruit juice is excluded)
Yes, but EVERYONE should be included (3SquaresVT, ie, food stamps is not). This started out as a "health" bill to combat obesity.
No, This bill started out as a "health" bill to combat obesity, now it's just a money grab that will do little or nothing for Vermonters health.
No, with all the loopholes and exemptions the thing's a complicated mess and lawmakers will just have to change it. Do it right the first time or don't bother.
No, while the state might see some short-term revenue benefit, it's just another negative in the reality or the perception that Vermont is over-taxed and expensive.
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