This is an article about how Governor Duval Patrick "released a budget that removes the sales tax exemption for soda and candy" in an effort to helm stem the tide of preventable chronic illness as well as address the growing obesity epidemic. The expected revenue would provide funds to physical activity to children to tackle childhood obesity.
http://www.tbf.org/news-and-events/news/2013/january/governor-plan-to-eliminate-tax-exemption-on-soda-and-candy?News=1