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Berkeley is seeking to double its soda tax, originally a one-cent-per-fluid-ounce levy, amid concerns over how the collected funds are being used. A review revealed significant financial irregularities in the nonprofit receiving a large portion of the revenue, including conflicting expense reports and inadequate governance structures. The proposed tax increase aims to fund health and nutrition programs, but critics question the effectiveness of the current spending and the impact of the tax on small businesses and community well-being.
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