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Kentucky Judge Lets Period Tax Lawsuit Proceed | Lexington News
A Kentucky judge just cleared the way for a landmark lawsuit challenging the state’s tax on menstrual products, ruling that forcing plaintiffs to first seek refunds through administrative channels would be pointless since those bodies can’t decide on constitutional issues. The case, filed by Alex Baldon and Skylar Davis, argues the tax is sex discrimination—there’s no equivalent tax on male products. With 18 states still taxing pads and tampons, this ruling could spark a major legal battle over whether these essential items should be exempt from sales tax. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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