Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the ...

the government’s sugar tax, the money it raised and the questions that don’t leave a sweet taste in your mouth at all. Almost a year ago, In February 2024, the government of Zimbabwe introduced a ...

This is a Letter about sugar, what’s happening to the people that grow and mill it, the government’s sugar tax, the money it raised and the questions that don’t leave a sweet taste in your mouth at ...

Councilor Sharon Durkan, who led the landmark designation push on the City Council, described City Hall’s design as “iconic.” She sees the building as a “living symbol of transparency ...

This milestone honors not just its iconic design but the community it serves while challenging us to preserve its legacy and reimagine its role for future generations," City Councilor Sharon ...

"Boston City Hall is more than a building—it's a catalyst for civic engagement and a home for those who serve our great city," City Councilor Sharon Durkan said in a statement. The building ...

About The Study: Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) excise taxes were associated with reduced mean body mass index (BMI) among adults in demographic subgroups, including in young adults who consumed the ...

“As Chair of Planning, Development, and Transportation, I am proud to celebrate the designation of Boston City Hall as a Boston Landmark,” said City Councilor Sharon Durkan. “Since ...

City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who chairs the council’s planning and development committee, said in an interview Friday that even those who dislike the building should be able to recognize its ...

This has created a huge public health burden around the world. It’s in this context the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) was proposed, which South Africa will introduce from April 1 this year.

Also in attendance for portions of the meeting were Councilors John Fitzgerald, Enrique Pepén, Sharon Durkan, and Henry Santana. Anderson expressed concern with the degree of engagement from the ...