Tax on espresso for early ed. (Notebook: education information from schools, business, research and professional organizations).A coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. cup of potent Joe in Seattle could cost 10 cents more under a tax initiative on the November ballot to help expand the city's early education program. The 10-cent tax--if approved--would be levied on any drink containing a half-ounce of espresso or more. Regular drip coffee won't be taxed under the proposal, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Seattle Post-Intelligencer The Seattle Post-Intelligencer is one of two daily newspapers in Seattle, Washington, United States, the other being the Seattle Times. History The P-I, Seattle's first newspaper, was founded on December 10, 1863 as the Seattle Gazette . Sponsors say the initiative would raise $7 million to 10 million a year to expand the city's childcare subsidy program for low-income families, improve teacher training and education, and expand programs to help three- to five-year-olds prepare for school, according to the Post-Intelligencer. The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based organization that promotes economic prosperity in the metro region of Seattle, Washington, and provides businesses with tools to grow. and JOLT, Joined to Oppose the Latte Tax, oppose the proposal. |
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