President Ronald Reagan once said that, “The government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” Regrettably, our industry has faced more than its fair share of those first two activities of government that Reagan described.
 
For years, the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) has fought against unjustified laws and regulations emanating from Washington and state capitals. While some critics have tried to paint the industry as indifferent, we have in fact supported necessary ...