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Bill would exempt some over-the-counter meds from taxes

LANSING, MI (AP)--   Michigan lawmakers are looking to let people not pay sales taxes on certain over-the-counter drugs.  

The state House has unanimously approved legislation that would provide a tax exemption for over-the-counter drugs when obtained under a prescription.  The state already exempts prescription drugs from the 6-percent sales tax.

The bill now heads to the Senate.

A nonpartisan fiscal analysis says the measure could reduce tax revenue by $8.2 million a year.  Public schools get the bulk of sales tax revenue.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.