Some Missouri jails are lifting fees for tampons and pads thanks to new state funding
While many local jails already offered feminine hygiene products for free, at some, cost was a barrier. State funding in the latest budget aimed to eliminate that.
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While many local jails already offered feminine hygiene products for free, at some, cost was a barrier. State funding in the latest budget aimed to eliminate that.
While some local jails already offered feminine hygiene products for free, at others cost was a barrier. State funding aimed to eliminate that
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