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WEATHER ALERT

A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 3 regions in the area

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PLASTIC BAG TAX

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Roanoke collects $209,000 from plastic bag tax in 2023, use of plastic bags down from previous year

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While the amount of revenue collect is up from 2022, the number of plastic bags actually purchased is down.

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City of Roanoke collects $182k during first year of plastic bag tax

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The plastic bag tax went into effect in 2022, and since

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Roanoke’s plastic bag tax causes confusion for stores, customers

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It’s been a week since the city of Roanoke implemented a plastic bag tax. But the change is causing a lot of confusion in the city and beyond.