December 1, 2025 Express Update

The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) announced on November 28 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released approximately $3.6 billion in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to states and tribes. State agencies have confirmed receipt of their award letters, enabling them to begin distributing assistance to households […]

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association established the Robert V. Boltz Scholarship Foundation in 2021. The purpose of this 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation is to offer tuition assistance for individuals attending the PPATEC 400-Hour HVAC & Energy Professional Program. The PPA created this gateway training program to encourage more individuals to enter our industry and ultimately seek employment through our […]

Last week, PPA submitted formal comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the proposed “Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)” (RIN 0584–AF12). PPA comments align with NACS’ position on the issue and expand on the thousands of SNAP-authorized retailers in Pennsylvania with limited shelf […]

Employers are required to conduct an annual violation query in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for each CDL driver they employ. Companies are only required to make a “limited query” to check for drug and alcohol violations for these drivers. A “full query” is only required if a violation is found. The annual limited […]