Philadelphia Passes Controversial Soda Tax

Philadelphia became the first major city in the country to pass a soda tax when the city council approved the proposal in a 13-4 vote on Thursday.

Though the tax has 'soda' in its name, it will apply to any drinks with sugar or artificial that are bottled, canned or dispensed from a fountain, with only a few exceptions. Those drinks will be taxed at a rate of 1.5 cents per ounce, with the city putting the revenue towards children's education and parks.