The ordinance is taking effect at a time when President Donald Trump has said he wants plastic straws to make a comeback.

York's ordinance is taking effect at a time when President Trump has taken aim at paper straws with the executive order he ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There has long been a push to stop the use of plastic straws in favor of environmentally friendly alternatives, like paper ones. During his first 50 days in office ...

During the 2020 campaign he complained that “Has anyone tried those paper straws? They're not working too good,” adding, “It disintegrates as you drink it.” Worse, “on occasion ...

YORK, ME ‒ A local ban on plastic straws, stir sticks, and utensils will take effect May 18, even as an executive order signed earlier this year by President Donald Trump takes aim at paper straws.