menstrual products

The Michigan Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would eliminate the so-called “tampon tax” on menstrual products, sending it to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer who is expected to sign it into law.

California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a new law. The measure signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom builds on a 2017 law requiring low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to provide students with free menstrual products. It expands the law to include grades 6 to 12, community colleges and the California State University...

California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under legislation sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will consider recommendations during their Tuesday meeting to support and implement a bill which ensures all public bathrooms are stocked with free period products.

The California Assembly on Thursday approved a $214.8 billion state budget that would spend more on health care and education, bolster the state’s top firefighting agency following devastating wildfire seasons, and boost state reserves.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to end the sales tax on tampons and diapers and use revenue from legal marijuana sales toward enhancing child care programs.

Feminine hygiende products were front and center at a “Free the Tampon Rally” Wednesday at UC Berkeley. The goal? To spotlight women’s need for menstrual products and subsequently improve access to these necessities across the UC Berkeley campus.

Feminine hygiende products were front and center at a “Free the Tampon Rally” Wednesday at UC Berkeley. The goal? To spotlight women’s need for menstrual products and subsequently improve access to these necessities across the UC Berkeley campus.

Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday rejected an attempt to waive taxes on tampons and other feminine hygiene products.