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Boise Company Advocates For Repeal Of 'The Period Tax'

Saalt - Twitter - @Saaltco

More than half the population in the United States will need access to menstrual products in their lifetime.  That adds up to thousands of dollars over a woman’s lifetime of buying pads and tampons, which can create financial hardship. On Saturday, folks are gathering at the Idaho statehouse in Boise to rally against the "period tax," Idaho's 6% sales tax that applies to menstrual products. Boise-based company Saalt makes reusable menstrual cups, and is helping to support Saturday's event. 

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Frankie Barnhill was the Senior Producer of Idaho Matters, Boise State Public Radio's daily show and podcast.

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