January 12, 2026 Express Update

With the start of the new year, Congress will begin work on a packed legislative schedule. To avoid a partial government shutdown by the January 30, deadline, Congress must pass funding legislation for the remaining nine of the twelve annual appropriations bills that were not finalized in late 2025. Apart from appropriations, leadership staff indicate […]

President Trump has signed an executive order, directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to initiate a formal rulemaking to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug (instead of Schedule I) under the federal “Controlled Substances Act.” Schedule III drugs are considered to have moderate to low potential for abuse […]

PPA Political Action Committee Chairman Jason Flohr would like to recognize POMPAC and Energy Defense Fund contributions in December. December 2025 POMPAC Contributions The Pennsylvania Oil Marketer’s Political Action Committee (POMPAC) raises funds through personal contributions from industry stakeholders. The voluntary contributions made to the POMPAC Fund are used by the PPA to directly support political officials […]

Eastern Energy Expo (EEE) provides exhibitors with the ability to be face-to-face with leaders, decision-makers, and innovators across the industry. This year’s show is the tenth anniversary, and it is shaping up to be one of our strongest yet—and exhibit space is already 70% sold. Increase your sales to energy, petroleum, and HVAC industry decision […]