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

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

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

The Boston City Council deadlocked on a resolution that called for the Wu administration to immediately “pause” demolition at White Stadium, reflecting how deeply plans to rehab the facility for a ...

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.

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

Boston City Council is weighing whether to keep parking minimums for new development. Currently, the city requires developers ...

Some Boston city councilors want to explore the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sugary drinks. Councilor Sharon ... efforts. Durkan submitted a request Wednesday for the council to ...

SSBs are the single largest source of calories and added sugar in American diets, according to Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of ...

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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 ...