Tampon-tax repeal, birth control access bills get initial OK

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers are advancing proposals that would make feminine hygiene products and contraception more affordable for women. The Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure on Thursday that would exempt feminine hygiene products from the state sales tax. The plan heading to the House is a part of a national movement to eliminate…

Illinois advances bill to end tampon tax

( KTRS ) Illinois lawmakers have advanced a measure to exempt feminine hygiene and incontinence products from the state sales tax. The Senate revenue committee forwarded the bill to the full chamber Wednesday for consideration. No official vote was taken, but one Republican lawmaker suggested the plan be considered for a tax code change instead…