波士顿议员提议征收糖饮料税, 以提升健康计划, Boston councilor proposes sugary drink tax to boost health programs, facing state approval hurdles.

波士顿市议员Sharon Durkan提议对含糖饮料征收每盎司两美分的税,旨在减少消费并为保健倡议提供资金。 Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposes a tax of two cents per ounce on sugary drinks, aiming to reduce consumption and fund health initiatives. 这项税收每年可为粮食扫盲和青年体育等方案产生高达3 000万美元的收入。 The tax could generate up to $30 million annually for programs like food literacy and youth sports. 然而,类似的州一级的尝试已经失败,一些政务会委员担心对低收入居民和小企业的影响。 However, similar state-level attempts have failed, and some councilors worry about the impact on low-income residents and small businesses. 该提案需要国家批准才能向前迈进。 The proposal needs state approval to move forward.