Massachusetts Bottle, Can Deposit Fee Sees 22.3 Percent Revenue Increase Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

Massachusetts Bottle, Can Deposit Fee Sees 22.3 Percent Revenue Increase Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

During an instant recession caused by the coronavirus shutdowns, the state government of Massachusetts took in 22 percent more revenue from deposit fees on bottles and cans in March, April, and May than it did during the same time last year.

Why the difference?

Aunt Jemima Resigns
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Aunt Jemima Resigns

Matt McDonald

Aunt Jemima, a staple brand name of syrup and pancake mix since 1889, is going to disappear later this year in an attempt to foster racial equality.

The Quaker Oats Company, which has owned the brand since 1926, announced Wednesday it is discontinuing the packaging and the name.

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