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• Medical professionals liken soda companies to Big Tobacco

  July 24, 2012 8:32 PM

  Medical professionals who favor a proposed ban on large-sized sugary drinks likened soda companies to Big Tobacco at a public hearing Tuesday, saying the plan would protect the public, while opponents accused the New York City of playing Big Brother and wondered what tasty but unhealthy foods might be targeted... more »

• Thrifty Thursday: Free Hot Dogs

  July 8, 2010 12:36 PM

  If you haven't had lunch yet, hurry down to the Squeak Soda Shop in Colorado Springs. To celebrate the store's 1 year anniversary, they will be serving free hot dogs from 11a.m. until 2p.m. today. They are also offering $1 deals through the day today. You can buy a small... more »

• Dr Pepper orders sugar for 125th anniversary

  July 2, 2010 9:30 AM

  Dr Pepper is prescribing some sugar-real sugar-this summer in honor of its 125th anniversary. The soda is rolling out Dr Pepper made with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup this weekend. It's another move by a major soft drink maker to switch the sweeteners, but only for a limited... more »

• Soda, candy to cost a bit more beginning Saturday

  May 2, 2010 11:16 AM

  Satisfying your sweet tooth with candy or soda will start costing a little more in Colorado. A state sales-tax exemption on the items ends Saturday and customers can expect to begin dishing out a few extra cents. Colorado lawmakers approved a package of bills this year that included ending the... more »

• State lawmakers consider abolishing all tax breaks

  April 8, 2010 6:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - House Democratic Leader Paul Weissmann says lawmakers didn't go far enough when they voted this year to abolish nearly a dozen tax breaks on candy, soda, online sales and other items to balance the state budget. Weissmann wants lawmakers to consider abolishing more than 100 remaining... more »

• Candy tax confusion

  March 16, 2010 12:20 AM

  A candy confusion is popping up across Colorado. Buinesses that sell sweet treats are trying to figure out which sweets fall under the new law for taxing. Starting May first, candy and soda will cost you 2.9% more in Colorado. Governor Bill Ritter signed the bill into law a... more »

• Governer signs tax hike bills into law

  February 24, 2010 5:13 PM

  Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a package of bills taxing everything from candy and soda to online sales. The governor says the money is needed to help close a $1.5 billion shortfall this year and next. The new laws signed by the governor on Wednesday are expected to raise... more »

• Bills to tax candy, soda head to Colorado governor

  February 17, 2010 8:49 AM

  The Colorado House has approved and sent to the governor a package of budget-balancing bills taxing everything from candy and soda to online sales. Lawmakers also approved bills taxing energy used in manufacturing and pesticides, despite fears the taxes will cause layoffs. On Tuesday, lawmakers working to fill a $1.5... more »

• Colorado tax hikes heading for governor's signature

  February 16, 2010 3:36 PM

  The Colorado House has approved and sent to the governor a package of budget-balancing bills taxing everything from candy and soda to online sales. Lawmakers also approved bills taxing energy used in manufacturing and pesticides, despite fears the taxes will cause layoffs. The bills approved Tuesday are among... more »

• Senate debates taxing software, candy and soda

  February 9, 2010 9:30 AM

  The full Senate has narrowly backed taxing things including candy and soda, software downloads and energy used in manufacturing to balance the state budget. The measures passed initial votes late Monday night after about 12 hours of debate. The final round of voting may not come until Wednesday. Bills to... more »

• Soft Drinks could increase risk for pancreatic cancer

  February 8, 2010 11:25 AM

  New research suggests regular consumption of soft drinks could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. A study from the University of Minnesota followed over 6000 Singapore residents for 14 years. Those who consumed two or more soft drinks a week were 87% more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer... more »

• Soft Drinks could increase risk for pancreatic cancer

  February 8, 2010 11:16 AM

  New research suggests regular consumption of soft drinks could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer . A study from the University of Minnesota followed over 6000 Singapore residents for 14 years. Those who consumed two or more soft drinks a week were 87% more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic... more »

• State tax increases advance in legislature

  February 4, 2010 9:46 AM

  A Senate committee has backed a proposal to start charging sales tax on soft drinks and candy. The tax supported by the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday is one of 13 tax credits and sales tax exemptions that Democrats want to roll back to balance the state's budget. Gov.... more »

• New tax bills introduced at Colorado Capitol

  January 23, 2010 10:01 AM

  A dozen proposals to raise about $150 million in new tax revenue have been introduced at the state Capitol. The bills introduced Friday are part of Gov. Bill Ritter's previously announced plan to balance the state budget. One would charge sales tax on candy and soda to raise about... more »

• Colorado tax hikes coming

  January 21, 2010 9:39 AM

  You'll soon be paying higher taxes for things like computer software, candy and soda. Right now, those things are exempted from taxes in Colorado--but that's about to end. Gov. Bill Ritter previously announced plans to suspend or eliminate 13 tax exemptions and credits starting in July to help next... more »

• Middle school students face charges after spiking soda with urine

  November 8, 2009 10:08 AM

  Two Kentucky middle school students face criminal charges after pulling a prank in which one allegedly urinated in the drink of another student. The mother of the alleged victim says her son, a seventh-grader at McNabb Middle School, got so sick from the prank that he vomited several times.... more »

• Ritter proposes sales tax on soda, online sales

  November 7, 2009 9:48 AM

  Facing an expected $1 billion shortfall in next year's budget, Gov. Bill Ritter is proposing a $260 million cut in education spending and a sales tax on candy and soda as well as online sales. Under a plan submitted to state lawmakers Friday, some business-specific tax breaks would also... more »