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 Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the ...

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

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

Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn't support a tax on sugary drinks.

but they want to make sure that these funds are used for public health," said City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who is introducing the "Sugar Tax," modeled on Philadelphia and Seattle. Durkan said in ...

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

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a ... the proposal would be a 1-2 percent tax per ounce depending on the amount of sugar added at the distribution level.

but they want to make sure that these funds are used for public health,” said City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who is introducing the “Sugar Tax,” modeled on Philadelphia and Seattle.

Boston’s District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the so-called "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax" – or SSBT – at Wednesday’s city council meeting. Specifically, her proposal includes ...