Why Have Legislators Often Attempted to Place a Sales Tax

Why have legislators often attempted to place a sales tax on advertising?

A) It could raise millions for education, human services, and other programs.
B) They seek to reduce negative coverage of the legislature by reducing the profit made by the media.
C) Legislators who are scandal plagued seek to limit their exposure in the media.
D) By placing a sales tax on advertising, the legislature hopes to stop negative ads.
E) Corporations that are highly taxed have lobbied for this as a way to bring equality to the system.