Voters Approve Tax On Sugary Drinks

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Voters in Boulder approved a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.It’s Colorado’s first tax that would add an additional tax on sugary beverages. The approved proposal will add a two cent tax for every ounce of sugary beverage.The measure passed 54 percent to 46 percent.The measure does not apply to diet sodas or 100 percent fruit juice.PHOTO GALLERIES: Election Day In Colorado | CBS4 Behind The Scenes
The measure is aimed at reducing obesity. Mexico and France