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MONNING HOSTS SODA TAX BILL EVENT 02-25-11 07:00 a.v.

Local assemblymember Bill Monning will host an event in Monterey County this morning to raise awareness about a bill that would target obesity-related ailments. The bill levies a penny-an-ounce tax on sweetened beverages such as soda pop, energy drinks, sports drinks and sweetened teas. The new ordinance, which was introduced this week, is estimated to generate 1.7 billion dollars annually, and is expected to help educate schoolchildren and nonprofits about the problems and diseases related to obesity.

Monning’s kick off event for the new soda tax bill take’s place at Marina’s Monterey County Health Clinic at 10 a.m.

 

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