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There is good news to share that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that there will not be a price increase in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes Periodicals, Marketing Mail, First-Class Mail, and Package Services. In the September 20, 2024, announcement, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy highlighted that the USPS operational strategies are improving service reliability and efficiency, with projected inflation on the decline.

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PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, and Franchise Services, Inc., a leading franchise management company that owns Sir Speedy, PIP, and Signal Graphics, among other leading brands; today announce that Franchise Services, Inc. has renewed its membership to the Alliance for another five-year commitment during PRINTING United Expo 2024. The company joined the Alliance just last year, which was a historic first for all members of a printing franchise to join the association.

On September 19, the Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9676) was introduced in the House by Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8) and Don Davis (D-NC-1). The bipartisan legislation seeks to tackle plastic pollution and improve the sustainability of plastic packaging materials by modernizing the nation’s fragmented recycling infrastructure and increasing the use of recycled material.

The No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act) of 2024 (H.R. 7284 / S. 3724) was introduced in Congress to protect American manufacturers’ ability to compete and innovate by ensuring that federal regulations are based on sound science. The No IRIS Act would prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from utilizing data from its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) to impose regulations on the chemical and other manufacturing sectors without Congressional approval. The bill would protect American jobs, promote innovation, and hold the EPA accountable on their stated commitment to scientific integrity.