Nassau GOP leads repeal of fast-food calorie law
Quick ReadRepublicans on the Nassau County Legislature repeal bill requiring fast food chains to post calorie information.
Photo credit: AP | Republicans on the Nassau County Legislature say a law passed by Democrats requiring fast food chains to post calorie information would be in conflict with a similar federal bill expected to take effect next year.
The new Republican majority on the Nassau County Legislature voted Monday to repeal a bill requiring fast food chains to post calorie information, voiding a law passed by Democrats last year when they had control.
The party-line effort was backed by 11 Republicans with eight Democrats against. The law went in to effect April 6, but no violations have been issued, according to Mary Ellen Laurain,...
