Supporters of a bill to tax sugary drinks told a House committee that the bill would raise $500 million a year for healthy school lunches, child care scholarships and to bring down a looming state budget deficit.

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 lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks as a potential solution to the state's significant budget deficit.

In an effort to address Maryland’s growing budget deficit, two Democratic lawmakers want to tax distributors of sugary beverages, powders and syrups.

For two hours, members of the Ways and Means committee debated a proposal to raise $500 million for the state. Taxing drinks with added sugar. Delegate Emily Shetty, a Democrat from Montgomery County,

Buying your favorite sports drink or cracking open a cold soda could cost you more if Maryland House Bill 1469 passes. Delegate Emily Shetty of Montgomery County introduced the "For Our Kids Act" which proposes charging an additional two cents per ounce tax on sugary liquids,