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.

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the idea as a way to promote healthier habits among residents and also raise ...

SSBs are the single largest source of calories and added sugar in American diets, according to Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of ...

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

BOSTON — Boston City Council is considering introducing a tax on sugary drinks. City Councilor Sharon Durkan will propose the ...

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

A tax of 2 cents per ounce of sugar drinks could raise $20-30 million annually for the city while dissuading people from ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public ...

The money collected from this additional tax would then be used for public health initiatives such as fighting obesity, ...

A Boston city councilor is hoping to kick sugar cravings to the curb by proposing a tax on sugary drinks that will be intended to make you think twice about choosing a sugary soda over water ...

Boston city councilors on Wednesday introduced a tax on sweetened beverages to fund public health initiatives.