威斯康辛州立法者试图取消5%的月经产品销售税,称其具有歧视性,对低收入居民有害。 Wisconsin lawmakers seek to eliminate 5% sales tax on menstrual products, calling it discriminatory and harmful to low-income residents.

威斯康辛州的立法者,包括Rep. Lee Snodgrass和Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara,正在推动取消国家5%的月经产品销售税,称其具有歧视性,在财政上负担沉重,特别是对低收入个人而言。 Wisconsin lawmakers, including Rep. Lee Snodgrass and Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, are pushing to eliminate the state’s 5% sales tax on menstrual products, calling it discriminatory and financially burdensome, especially for low-income individuals. 在埃弗斯总督的提案被否决后提出的两党法案旨在将月经产品视为基本保健物品,而不是奢侈品。 The bipartisan bill, introduced after Governor Evers’ proposal was dropped, aims to treat menstrual products as essential health items, not luxuries. 倡导者强调,11%以上的威斯康星州妇女生活在贫困之中,缺乏入学机会导致旷课。 Advocates highlight that over 11% of Wisconsin women live in poverty, and lack of access contributes to school absenteeism. Appleton的试点方案显示免费产品提高了出勤率并减少了耻辱感。 Pilot programs in Appleton show free products improve attendance and reduce stigma. 该法案现在提交委员会审查。 The bill now moves to committee for review.