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GoLocalProv | Wide Range of Health and Children's Advocates Rally for Sugary Drink Tax at State House


Wednesday, May 26, 2021
 
Dr. Amy Nunn speaks PHOTO: GoLocal s Richard McCaffrey
A wide range of public health leaders, elected representatives, children’s health experts, grocery industry executives, and other advocates from the Nourish Rhode Island Coalition gathered at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday to voice their support for proposed bills that would improve children’s health and alleviate hunger in Rhode Island through a “sugary drinks tax.”
The legislation is opposed by the national beverage industry.
Currently, pending before the Rhode Island House and Senate Finance Committees is H5715 and S0327 that include a proposed 1.5 cent per ounce tax on unhealthy sugary drinks.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST ....

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United Way celebrates campaign that raised $1.3M amid pandemic


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MUNCIE, Ind. The United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties raised more than $1.3 million during its campaign amid a global pandemic with unprecedented needs in its three-county area.
In addition, United Way received Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Economic Relief Initiative grant funds through Indiana United Ways. This brought in an additional $1.1 million for the benefit of the three counties, according to a release.
“We saw firsthand the steady work of our partners that made a lasting difference in the lives of so many in our community,” United Way President and CEO Jenni Marsh said in the release. “I’ve never been prouder to be part of this organization. Not only was United Way able to innovate new ways to deliver our direct service reading programs, but we also maintained our grant commitments of over $800,000 to 28 partner organizations.  On top of that, we awarded $1,150,000 in additional grants to help address u ....

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