City Council considering a tax on sugary drinks

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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.
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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.
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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
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