It could cost you more to get a soda soon. The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use. 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.

A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, but critics argue it could harm small businesses and people already struggling financially. The post City Council to weigh new tax on sugary drinks appeared first on Boston.

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.