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The Pink Tax: A Comparative Case Study Between Tennessee And Washington State, Megha Chitturi May 2023

The Pink Tax: A Comparative Case Study Between Tennessee And Washington State, Megha Chitturi

Baker Scholar Projects

The imposition of an additional luxury tax on menstrual health products, otherwise referred to as the “Pink Tax” or the “Tampon Tax”, is present in some states while absent in others. The decision to repeal such a tax is one that has proven to be critical, as it removes the connotation that such products are of “luxury” and make them more accessible to menstruators throughout the state. As of 2023, twenty-three states have eliminated the tax. The state of Washington falls under that parameter while Tennessee does not. The purpose of this undergraduate honors thesis is to explore the potential …


Municipal E-News: Issue 101: Quarter 3, September 2021, Mtas Sep 2021

Municipal E-News: Issue 101: Quarter 3, September 2021, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 100: Quarter 2, June 2021, Mtas Jun 2021

Municipal E-News: Issue 100: Quarter 2, June 2021, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 99: Quarter 1, March 2021, Mtas Mar 2021

Municipal E-News: Issue 99: Quarter 1, March 2021, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 98: Quarter 4, December 2020, Mtas Dec 2020

Municipal E-News: Issue 98: Quarter 4, December 2020, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 97: Quarter 3, September 2020, Mtas Sep 2020

Municipal E-News: Issue 97: Quarter 3, September 2020, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 96: Quarter 2, June 2020, Mtas Jun 2020

Municipal E-News: Issue 96: Quarter 2, June 2020, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 95: Quarter 1, March 2020, Mtas Mar 2020

Municipal E-News: Issue 95: Quarter 1, March 2020, Mtas

Municipal E-News

he "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 94: Quarter 4, December 2019, Mtas Dec 2019

Municipal E-News: Issue 94: Quarter 4, December 2019, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The "Municipal E-News" was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Tennessee's Promise: Education For All?, Tristan M. Hightower Jul 2019

Tennessee's Promise: Education For All?, Tristan M. Hightower

Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee

Access to education has been at the forefront of public policy issues over the past several years. In order to combat relatively low rates of college attainment, Tennessee legislators implemented the Tennessee Promise program. It operates by providing financial aid for any direct costs not covered by students’ grants and scholarships. Notably, the program is not applicable to four-year degree programs; students wishing to utilize the funds must attend select schools that offer certificates and associate’s degrees. Community colleges are the most popular. While a boost in community college attendance has occurred, and more people will likely graduate with an …


A History Of Welfare Policy In The United States: To Feed Or Blame The Hungry?, Lauren Ann Kataja Dec 2017

A History Of Welfare Policy In The United States: To Feed Or Blame The Hungry?, Lauren Ann Kataja

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of The Politics And Economics Of Allowing Wine In Grocery Stores In Tennesssee, James Scott White May 2014

An Analysis Of The Politics And Economics Of Allowing Wine In Grocery Stores In Tennesssee, James Scott White

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.