Nick Vaugh introduces legislation to stop NY’s new Soda Tax

Northern NY News
by Contributor
February 8, 2010
OGDENSBURG, NY - Nick Vaugh, Ogdensburg City Councilor, today introduced new legislation opposing Governor Paterson’s plan for a “Soda Tax” on soft drinks and beverage syrups.
Paterson’s 2010-11 proposed state budget calls for a “penny an ounce” tax on soft drinks and a $38 tax on five gallon bags of syrup sold [...]