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American Heart Association urges tiered sugary-drink tax to fund children's health programs
5761404 · September 16, 2025
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The American Heart Association testified in support of S.2034, a tiered tax on sugary beverages, arguing the tax would reduce consumption, lower chronic disease risk and generate revenue for the Children's Health Promotion Fund.
The American Heart Association told the Joint Committee on Revenue on Tuesday that a tiered tax on sugary drinks could reduce consumption and generate dedicated revenue for children's health programs.
Chris Feeney, Massachusetts government relations director for the American Heart Association, testified in support of S.2034,…
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