St. Louis on the Air

Missouri lawmakers try again to repeal ‘luxury tax’ on diapers and period products

03.11.2024 - By St. Louis Public RadioPlay

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It's not a sign of a lavish lifestyle to have diapers and period products, but Missouri taxes those necessities at the same rate as jewelry and sports cars. The impact of that tax falls on the poorest families. St. Louis Diaper Bank executive director Muriel Smith discusses legislative efforts to lower the tax rate and how the Diaper Bank works with a coalition of partners across the state to help families and parents in need. We also get an update on efforts to combat period poverty.

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