Kevin Schwalb, TRSA’s vice president of government relations, recently participated in the Legislative Day of the Wisconsin Association of Textile Services (WATS). The two-day event took place in the state capital of Madison to highlight and build support for reclassifying the linen, uniform and facility services industry as manufacturers.

The Feb. 16 meeting began with legislative updates from staff of the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Association. The event also included meetings in the Wisconsin State Capital with the participants speaking with staff of their respective state legislators. The event culminated with a meeting with Wisconsin’s Speaker of the Assembly Robin ...