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SSBs are the single largest source of calories and added sugar in American diets, according to Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Routine consumption of these drinks can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, liver cancer, and the overall likelihood of premature death.
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 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
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 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.
Boston City Council considering a tax on sugary drinks
BOSTON — Boston City Council is considering introducing a tax on sugary drinks. City Councilor Sharon Durkan will propose the “Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax”—or SSBT.
Boston city councilor propose tax on sweetened beverages
The money collected from this additional tax would then be used for public health initiatives such as fighting obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
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.
"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.
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 ...