Jul 22, 2025 · Convince the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to greenlight Ohio’s plan by October 28, 2025, a move that could reshape SNAP rules and set a precedent nationwide.

Mar 29, 2025 · Ohio's proposed soda tax has sparked debate. Learn about the potential health and economic impacts and how it could affect you.

Oct 15, 2025 · If approved, Ohio would join a growing list of states, including Texas, Florida, Idaho and Arkansas, that are moving to restrict the purchase of sugary drinks with SNAP benefits.

The 5.75% sales tax in Ohio is applied to non-alcoholic beverages like soda, sports drinks, energy drinks, and other sweetened beverages. The tax is tacked on to the beverage’s purchase price …

However, policymakers could soften the regressivity of the tax by using the revenue for targeted tax relief (e.g., the earned income tax credit) or spending it on programs aimed at lower …

A sugary drink tax, soda tax, or sweetened beverage tax (SBT) [1][2][3] is a tax or surcharge (food-related fiscal policy) designed to reduce consumption of sweetened beverages by …

Jul 24, 2025 · Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has formed a working group that has until September to come with recommendations to ban SNAP benefits from being used on sugary drinks like soda.

The City of Columbus 2025 Proposed Budget is available for viewing in two ways. The recommended option is to scroll down to view individual sections of the proposed budget. …

Dec 25, 2024 · Have you ever wondered why your soda costs a bit more in some states? You’re not alone. Many people are curious about soda taxes and how they vary across the country. …

Apr 19, 2025 · COLUMBUS — Ohioans who use their federal food stamp benefits to buy sodas and other sugar-added drinks may no longer be able to add them to their grocery carts under a …