Education

Clinton backs Philadelphia soda tax plan

By Al Weaver
Published April 21, 2016 3:38pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Clinton backs Philadelphia soda tax plan
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is asking for a soda tax to help fund initiatives including universal pre-K. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) | Matt Rourke

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced her support Wednesday of the Philadelphia mayor’s proposed plan to tax soda sales in order to fund universal pre-school in the city.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

2016 Elections Food and Beverage Hillary Clinton Minusextra Philadelphia Taxes