District Links: Bills introduced dealing with nutrition, student debt; mayor’s office deletes tweet about auto thefts after backlash; and more

By Chris Kain and Cuneyt Dil On Mar 29, 2021 Last updated Mar 30, 2021

A new bill seeks to require more nutritious meals be served at DC homeless shelters and repeals a sales tax on sugary drinks in favor of an excise tax that would be factored into the price of soda and juice as shown on the grocery shelf.

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