Illinois could lose $87 million in federal food stamp funding over Cook County soda tax – Chicago Tribune


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Illinois could lose $87 million in federal food stamp funding over Cook County soda tax
Chicago Tribune
The problem: While Cook County has informed retailers that purchases made with federal food stamp benefits are exempt from the soda tax under federal law, it's also allowed retailers to tax those purchases and provide refunds as a workaround for stores …

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