House Passes Legislation Letting Women Spend HSA Dollars on Feminine Products
House members passed legislation on Friday allowing women to use pre-tax money in health flexible spending accounts to buy feminine products— including tampons and pads.
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Tax-Free Tampons Sidelined for Local Sales Tax
Legislation to abolish state taxes on tampons in California has been pulled from consideration in response to efforts to ensure that the feminine products could still be taxed locally.
Ohio Women Demand Refund for ‘Discriminatory’ Sales Tax on Tampons
Women in Cleveland, Ohio, have sued the Ohio Department of Taxation for the “discriminatory” sales tax on feminine products.
Wisconsin Lawmaker Demands Free Tampons in Public Buildings
Wisconsin Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) believes tampons and maxi pads should be free is public buildings. Sargent claims a woman spends $70 a year on these products.
LA Beaches Closed After 200 Lbs of Needles, Tampons Wash Ashore
More than 200 pounds of waste, including hypodermic needles, tampons, and condoms were discovered washed ashore in the sands at several Los Angeles beaches on Wednesday, resulting in closures.
Argentina Rails Against Government over Tampon Shortage
The government of Argentina is facing heavy criticism for its heavy-handed control of the economy in light of a recent tampon shortage.
