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As ISPA previously reported, flawed mattress recycling legislation is advancing in the New York State Senate. In February, NY S 1463 was reported from the New York Senate Environmental Conservation Committee and referred to the New York Senate Finance Committee. ISPA submitted this memo of opposition before the Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday, March 4th. […] The post New York Advances Harmful Mattress Legislation appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report, U.S. manufacturing production unexpectedly fell in January, weighed down by a sharp decline in motor vehicle output.    In contrast, the following durable goods categories rose in January, including output increases of 6.0% (-0.1% y/y) in aerospace & miscellaneous transportation equipment, 1.9% (3.4% y/y) in […] The post Durable Manufacturing Industry Groups Exhibit Mixed Results in January appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

On February 10th, President Trump issued proclamations announcing adjustments to tariffs on steel and aluminum. These actions modify steel and aluminum tariffs that he had originally imposed in 2018 to end all country exemptions, phase out the specific product exclusion process, and include additional downstream steel and aluminum products to the tariffs’ coverage. In addition, […] The post White House Announces Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

U.S. Manufacturing Sector Growth as Tarriff Impositions Impact Input Costs  The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.7 in February 2025, surpassing the preliminary estimate of 51.6 and improving from Januarys 51.2. This data, compiled by S&P Global based on responses to questionnaires sent to purchasing managers, signaled the second consecutive month of expansion […] The post U.S. Manufacturing Sector Growth as Tariff Impositions Impact Input Costs appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Maryland HB 1112, which would enact the broadest PFAS ban in consumer products in the United States, is scheduled for a hearing in the Maryland House Judiciary Committee on March 5, 2025. The bill would ban a person from manufacturing, selling, or distributing any consumer product that contains PFAS effective 7/1/2026. Importantly, the bill lacks […] The post Maryland Broad PFAS bill appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

In Minnesota, proposed legislation (MN SF 1980//MN HF 1624) would require mattress producers to add a recycling assessment of $5 to each mattress and box spring sold to retailers and remit the fees to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Retailers would also be required to collect a $5 recycling assessment on each mattress and […] The post Minnesota Introduces Bill Related to Mattress Recycling appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...