The Boston City Council saw a 5% pay hike this month that boosted salaries to $120,000 for the 13 councilors, half of whom ...

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

The money collected from this additional tax would then be used for public health initiatives such as fighting obesity, ...

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

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

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

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

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

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