Boston City Council, Tax and sugary drinks

Dallas City Council set to pick the new city manager Wednesday
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Boston City Councilor will introduce "Sugar Tax" on Wednesday
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 Council considering a tax on sugary drinks
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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
Boston city councilmember calling for hearing to discuss sugar tax on sweetened drinks
Boston City Councilmember Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public health<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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.
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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 ...
Charlotte spent more than $64K on City Council Germany trip. How did they spend it?
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Les Simpson announces re-election campaign for Amarillo City Council
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Boston City Council passes home rule petition to expand property tax breaks for eligible senior homeowners
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