Maine passes soda, beer taxes for health.
Maine lawmakers recently approved a package of tax increases on soda, beer and wine to help pay for a state health insurance program for small businesses and the self-employed.
Under the measure signed by Maine Gov. John Baldacci in April, the excise taxes on beer will increase from 42
The advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest applauded Maine's move and pushed for other states to increase taxes on soda or other junk foods to help reduce health care costs.
"Use small taxes on soda and booze to fund inexpensive interventions that improve diet, encourage physical activity and otherwise prevent disease," said Michael F. Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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