Boston City Council to explore new tax on sodas, sugary drinks

Boston City Council to explore new tax on sodas, sugary drinks

The Boston City Council plans to discuss the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.  Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: January 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM EST Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic … Read more

Boston city councilor blasts Mayor Wu for early opposition to elected School Committee bill

Boston city councilor blasts Mayor Wu for early opposition to elected School Committee bill

Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia has filed legislation that would move the School Committee from an appointed to elected body, but Mayor Michelle Wu, who vetoed a similar measure last year, is already indicating that she plans to block it.  Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Read original … Read more

Boston pot shop owner played part in City Council vote for president

Boston pot shop owner played part in City Council vote for president

Ruthzee Louijeune cruised to a 13-0 sweep to become the next president of the Boston City Council, but the vote may have been manipulated by former Councilor Tito Jackson, who reportedly asked another candidate to step aside to make it unanimous. The Herald has learned that another at-large councilor, Julia Mejia, was asked not to … Read more