Published 09/29/2023 1:15:09 a.m.

Diapers added to tampon tax removal ballot title

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Arkansas remains one of 21 states that continue to tax period products, despite exempting other health-related products. The new proposal would also exempt diapers from sales tax. The proceeds from the tax on period products comprises less than 0.01% of Arkansas' total state revenue.

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Diapers added to tampon tax removal ballot title

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Period Poverty Project submitted a new title to its tampon tax removal ballot on Wednesday that will now include diapers for babies, adults, and those with disabilities. It also includes feminine hygiene products such as tampons, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins. New proposal of Arkansas tampon tax introduced The new ballot title is a result of Attorney General Tim Griffin rejecting the g…

09/29/2023 1:15:09 a.m.

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Arkansas Times

New ballot title submitted to repeal Arkansas ‘tampon tax’ after rejected first attempt

TAMPON TAX: Arkansas remains one of 21 states that continue to tax period products, despite exempting other health-related products. An advocacy group submitted new language Wednesday to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin for a ballot initiative to exempt feminine hygiene products from state sales tax, two days after Griffin rejected an earlier attempt. Additionally, the new proposal would also exempt diapers from sales tax — a change from th…

09/28/2023 3:11:51 p.m.

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