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Illinois Lawmakers Pass Measure Eliminating 'Pink Tax'

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Illinois House members have approved a plan that would make feminine hygiene products more affordable for women by exempting them from the state sales tax. 

The Senate unanimously approved the proposal Tuesday. 

The plan goes to Governor Bruce Rauner. The exemption is part of a national movement to eliminate the so-called ‘pink tax.’

Supporters of the plan say the higher tax on women's products is discriminatory.

The average Illinois sales tax is 6.25% but can be as high as 10.25% in Chicago.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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