Boston city councilors plan to hold a hearing on the issue. A new city tax on sugary drinks would require approval from state ...

The Boston City Council plans to discuss the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.

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A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public ...

A tax of 2 cents per ounce of sugar drinks could raise $20-30 million annually for the city while dissuading people from ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the idea as a way to promote healthier habits among residents and also raise ...

Boston city councilors on Wednesday introduced a tax on sweetened beverages to fund public health initiatives.

Sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to over 3 million new cases of diabetes and heart disease each year, a new report found.