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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.
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.
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.
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.
Boston City Council considering a tax on sugary drinks
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Boston councilor pitches soda tax aimed at improving residents' health
A Boston City Councilor has proposed a new tax on soda and other sugary drinks, pitching the measure as a revenue boost for community health programs that could also discourage people from purchasing unhealthy beverages.
Boston city councilor proposing sugar tax on sweetened drinks
Boston City Councilor 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
City councilor will introduce “Sugar Tax” on Wednesday
City Councilor Sharon Durkan plans to bring the tax idea before the Boston City Council on Wednesday to start the conversation about what rates would look like.
Boston councilors consider soda tax
City councilors weighed a proposal to introduce a tax on soda that includes a 2-cent tax on every ounce, meaning a 20-ounce bottle would cost an additional 40 cents.
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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Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Boston ... regulation of sugary beverage advertising and taxes on these drinks. Some nations have made monumental strides ...