Soda, Candy Tax Proposed

Bad news for those of us with a sweet tooth: Connecticut residents could soon be shelling out for a tax on candy and soda.

State Rep. Juan Candelaria, a Democrat representing New Haven, proposed a tax of one cent per ounce during the January legislative session.

If approved, the measure will target candy and soft drinks "that are high in calories and sugar," according to a digital copy of the bill.

Tax revenue will go toward child obesity prevention, the governor's scholarship program and municipalities around the state, the bill states.

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