In Virginia, efforts to remove sales tax on menstrual products have been unsuccessful. Tax-exempt items include school supplies and clothing, but lawmakers questioned whether menstrual products were appropriate for the list. Holly Seibold, an advocate for more affordable menstrual products, said she is not surprised that Virginia’s male-dominated legislature would not see menstrual products as “essential” for school students. Mark L. Keam (D-Fairfax) said he believes that free and easily accessible menstrual products are essential for public school students. Lawmakers also are pushing to improve access to menstrual products in the state’s jails and prisons.

Source: Washington Post January 22, 2018 20:39 UTC