The House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee heard more than two hours of testimony from those for and against the new measure that would impose taxes on certain sugary drinks.

Maryland delegate Emily Shetty, who wrote the bill, expects the tax to generate $500 million per year for the state.

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Sugary drinks have increasingly become a common part of people’s daily lives, with consumption rates reaching alarming levels. These beverages are often