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Montgomery County bag tax isn't changing habits

A five-cent tax on plastic bags isn't changing the behavior of Montgomery County shoppers as much as officials had hoped.

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5-cent bag tax possible in Virginia

Virginia lawmakers will consider the bag tax in the upcoming legislative session.

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Officials rejoice over low 5-cent bag fee revenue

Shreds of dirty plastic bags wedged between rocks and wrapped around tree trunks once littered the banks of the Anacostia River. But the environmental hazards and imposing eyesore have nearly disappeared since Washington, D.C implemented a disposable bag fee two years ago.

Tags: Anacostia River, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, Anacostia Watershed Society, District Department of the Environment, Stephanie Steinberg

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Prince George's 5-cent bag tax dies in Annapolis

An attempt to allow Prince George's County lawmakers to impose a 5-cent fee on disposable shopping bags has died in the General Assembly.

Tags: transportation costs, rushern baker, Maryland General Assembly

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Prince George's Co. could add 5-cent bag tax

Prince George's County could soon become the latest jurisdiction in the Washington area to add a fee for paper and plastic bags shoppers get in the checkout line.

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20-cent bag fee proposed in Virginia

Would you give up plastic supermarket bags to save 20 cents? The latest bag fee proposal in Virginia is sparking debate.

Tags: Virginia, 20 cents, scott surovell, Joe Morrissey, Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, grocery shopping

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Residents tell Fairfax leaders what they want done

Roads, taxes, money for families and the disabled -- just some of the things Fairfax County citizens say the General Assembly should tackle when they get back to work this week.

Tags: VDOT, Virginia General Assembly, transportation, Richard Saslow

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5-cent bag tax comes to Montgomery Co.

Shop in Montgomery County and you'll now have to pay for plastic bags.

Tags: kate ryan, Chesapeake Bay, andrew mollenbeck

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