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Boston City Council proposes sugary drink tax to address health inequities
Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the ...
"Sugar Tax" introduced by Boston city councilor
The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.
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 ...
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.
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Boston City Hall named historical landmark despite controversial appearance
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmark Commission designated Boston City Hall as an official historic landmark on Jan. 24 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Boston councilor pitches soda tax aimed at improving residents' health
A tax of 2 cents per ounce of sugar drinks could raise $20-30 million annually for the city while dissuading people from ...
During a nine-hour City Council hearing, Boston residents voice opposition to White Stadium plan
Boston students deserve a renovated White Stadium – they deserve a public White Stadium, not a private sports and ...