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

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

The home rule petition uses the same language that's included in Mayor Michelle Wu's revived property tax proposal for ...

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

It could cost you more to get a soda soon. The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on ...

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

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Mayor Michelle Wu has hired more than 300 new City Hall staffers, helping fuel budget growth of 8 percent over the past year. Many of the new positions are in middle and upper management.

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