The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.
The Boston City Council approved a $110 million housing accelerator fund filed by the mayor and aimed at spurring housing ...
Hefty property tax hikes for homeowners have raised questions about the City of Boston’s assessment process, where similar ...
Boston city councilors plan to hold a hearing on the issue. A new city tax on sugary drinks would require approval from state ...
Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public ...
A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is ...
The home rule petition uses the same language that's included in Mayor Michelle Wu's revived property tax proposal for ...
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 proposed the idea as a way to promote healthier habits among residents and also raise ...
Mayor Michelle Wu has hired more than 300 new City Hall staffers, helping fuel budget growth of 8 percent over the past year.
City Councilor Sharon Durkan plans to bring the tax idea before the Boston City Council on Wednesday to start the conversation about what rates would look like.