City Council, sugary drinks

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.
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 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 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
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 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 councilors propose sugar tax on sweetened beverages
Boston city councilors on Wednesday introduced a tax on sweetened beverages to fund public health initiatives.
Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
Too much sugar can impact your risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here is why drinks are particularly a problem.
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