Navajo Nation Council fails to revive higher tax on junk foods

Thursday, April 24, 2014  

The Navajo Nation Council failed to revive a higher tax on junk foods.

Council delegates attempted to override two vetoes by President Ben Shelly. They succeeded in eliminating the tribe's 5 percent tax on healthy foods but failed to approve an additional 2 percent tax on junk foods.

The Dine Community Advocacy Alliance said it will continue to push for the higher tax. The group says it will address high rates of diabetes and obesity on the reservation.

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Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly vetoes junk food tax bill (02/13)
Navajo Nation Council approves bill to impose junk food tax (1/31)