Headline Roundup • August 20th, 2018
California Bill Would Regulate Restaurants Serving Sugary Drinks to Kids
Summary from the AllSides News Team
A California bill that would restrict restaurants to only offering water or unflavored milk with kid's meals passed the Assembly and now heads to Governor Jerry Brown's desk. Supporters say that the measure is necessary to help children make healthier choices, while opponents say the government should not be involved in parenting.
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California bill seeks to restrict restaurants serving kids sugary drinks
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A California bill seeking to limit restaurants to serving children water or unflavored milk with their meals passed the Assembly this week and is now making its way to Gov. Jerry Brown's (D) desk.
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The bill restricts restaurants to offering only water and unflavored milk with kids meals.
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Newly passed legislation in California would prohibit restaurants from offering any drinks other than water or milk on kids menus. Now it’s headed to Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk for his signature.
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