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Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax Advances in VT House Committee

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MONTPELIER, Vt. -

It's one step forward for the so called sugar tax in Vermont.

As a Vermont House Committee votes to advance the legislation.

It calls for a penny-an-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, which is expected to raise $27 million to support state health programs.

Supporters say it could discourage consumption of products that contribute to obesity.

However, opponents say the tax will send more shoppers out of state.

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