The cost for parents to sign up their kid to be a girl scout could soon increase from $25 to $85, which is a more than triple increase.
NEW YORK — The Girl Scouts of the USA have voted to hike membership prices by 160% over the next two years, as the cash-strapped 112-year-old group looks to increase revenue in an attempt to ensure its future.
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However, some members previously told CNN that the price increases are “insane” and could cause some troops to disappear.
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