Boston City Councilor introduces "Sugar Tax" at Wednesday hearing
The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.
Boston to consider new tax on sugary drinks
Boston city councilors plan to hold a hearing on the issue. A new city tax on sugary drinks would require approval from state lawmakers, in addition to city leaders.
Could Boston implement a sugary drink tax? Some City Councilors want to explore the idea.
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.
City Council to weigh new tax on sugary drinks
A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, but critics argue it could harm small businesses and people already struggling financially. The post City Council to weigh new tax on sugary drinks appeared first on Boston.
Boston City Council sugary drink tax push met with bitter reception
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 the new tax as a means of generating revenue for the city to spend on public health initiatives and discouraging the consumption of sugar-laden drinks that she says have been shown to increase the
Boston city councilors propose sugar tax on sweetened beverages
Boston city councilors on Wednesday introduced a tax on sweetened beverages to fund public health initiatives.
Boston city councilmember calling for hearing to discuss sugar tax on sweetened drinks
Boston City Councilmember Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public health<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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