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And in a potential change that shoppers could notice at the grocery store, the governor is seeking to cover a small portion of the spending by removing the sales tax exemption from candy purchases.

Healey is also proposing to subject candy to the state sales tax; it’s currently exempt. The move would generate $25 million for the state, her administration estimates. Plus, her administration ...

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