NFIB’s Kevin Shivers and Anthony Campisi from the Coalition to Stop Food and Beverage Taxes discussed legislation HB 2241, by Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) to prevent local governments local food and beverage taxes like the onerous sugary beverage tax in Philadelphia. Sometimes known as the Soda Tax, the Philadelphia ordinance taxes sugar by the ounce on myriad food items ranging from sweetened almond milk to juices and diet beverages.
