Maryland lawmakers consider 2-cent tax on sugary drinks

The next time you sip a Coke or a Kool-Aid, it could cost you. Maryland lawmakers are considering what’s called the For Our Kids Act, which would impose a tax of 2-cents-per-ounce on sugary drinks, syrups, and powders. That includes artificially sweetened drinks, like a Diet Coke.

New 2025 Maryland laws now in effect

The new year brought new laws to the state of Maryland. Beginning on January 1, 2025, many new laws went into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws.

New laws for Maryland start Jan. 1 2025

The new year will bring new laws to the state of Maryland. Starting January 1, 2025, many new laws will go into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws: