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

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

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 Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

Some Boston city councilors want to explore the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sugary drinks. Councilor Sharon Durkan, who introduced the idea, argued the tax could be an effective way ...

BOSTON - It could cost you more to get a soda soon. The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use. City Councilor ...

Boston City Council will soon debate the feasibility of imposing new taxes on sugary drinks. This would includes many sodas, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee drinks.

Some Boston city councilors are pushing for a new city tax on soda and other sugary beverages that have been linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. City Councilor Sharon Durkan said this ...

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 ...