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

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

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

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

City Councilor Sharon Durkan brought the idea before the Boston City Council on Wednesday to start the conversation about what rates would look like. "I've heard from a lot of residents in my ...

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

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

A tax of 2 cents per ounce of sugar drinks could raise $20-30 million annually for the city while dissuading people from buying unhealthy beverages, one city councilor argues.

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

Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn't support a tax on sugary drinks.

Boston’s District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan will be proposing the so-called "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax" – or SSBT – at Wednesday’s city council meeting. Specifically, her proposal ...

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