Down to the wire for deceptive SSB tax preemption ballot measure in WA (it's NOT a grocery tax) Stories in NY Times (ow.ly/BjRR30muv0k) and Politico ( ow.ly/jA8p30muv1M)

The research is clear: #sugarydrinks are bad for our health. Use our new Legal and Practical Guide for Designing Sugary Drink Taxes to implement healthy changes in your community. See the guide: changelabsolutions.org/sugary-drink-t…

What makes healthy food pricing incentives work? Check out Healthy Food America’s new report!

.@pettigrew_e @GovInslee please pass a resolution this session and contact British Columbia Premier John Horgan calling on the province to institute new regulations on mining projects, including financial assurances. Via Conservation Northwest #HealthyWatersheds #SkagitHeadwaters

.@sensaldana @GovInslee please pass a resolution this session and contact British Columbia Premier John Horgan calling on the province to institute new regulations on mining projects, including financial assurances. Via Conservation Northwest #HealthyWatersheds #SkagitHeadwaters

Eating too much sugar can hurt your health, and for some it’s actually addictive ow.ly/GK0w30hiSoT

Obesity Shaved Almost a Year Off U.S. Life Expectancy, Study Says ow.ly/Z9Bq30hOzXe

Coca-Cola is laying off managers—what’s going on there? ow.ly/YATn30iLB5x

Interesting story on how Amazon and Whole Foods are disagreeing over Coke products. ow.ly/P1Uo30iLBc5

Research shows that childhood obesity continues to trend upwards. A disturbing stat: 26% of 2-to-5-year-olds are overweight. ow.ly/34eK30iU3Sh

The UK is taking an interesting approach to preventing obesity: Cutting calories in everyday foods. ow.ly/3bAY30iU3Z3

Looking forward to seeing the results of the UK’s innovative approach to public health and cutting sugar consumption! ow.ly/epIV30jvVsi

Ireland’s soda tax goes into effect today. Can’t wait to see how it goes! ow.ly/wzDq30jM4Sr

Fantastic editorial from The Sacramento Bee. Pulls no punches about Big Soda’s scam. ow.ly/Ay6j30jM4ZC