The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

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Some Boston city councilors want to explore the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sugary drinks. Councilor Sharon Durkan, who introduced the idea, argued the tax could be an effective way ...

The Boston City Council plans to discuss the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sodas and other sugary drinks. Councilor Sharon Durkan introduced a measure Wednesday that seeks to explore ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the ...

A Boston City Councilor has proposed a new tax ... could raise $20 to $30 million annually for the city, Councilor Sharon Durkan wrote in a blog post Saturday. “We could invest in food literacy ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public health and combat obesity. “We tax alcohol, we tax ...

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Boston City Council will soon debate the feasibility ... and sweetened coffee drinks. Councilor Sharon Durkan filed a hearing order this week calling for councilors to hear from experts and ...

Some Boston city councilors are pushing for a new city tax on soda and other sugary beverages that have been linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. City Councilor Sharon Durkan said this ...