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City Council considering a tax on sugary drinks

City Council to weigh new tax on sugary drinks

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

The Boston Globe · 8h

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.

CBS Boston on MSN · 10h

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 Herald on MSN · 3h

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

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Boston city councilor proposing "sugar tax" on sugary drinks

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