January 26, 2026 Express Update

On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, making resources available to prepare for and support response efforts for the weekend winter storm. The Governor’s disaster declaration allows the Commonwealth to draw funding and provide state agencies with the resources needed to assist counties and municipalities with winter storm response efforts.   Interstate Travel Restrictions […]

Permanent Year-Round Waiver for E15 Not Included in House-passed Spending Package Current government funding runs through Jan. 30. The package of bills (H.R.7148) the House passed last week would fund Defense, Labor-HHS-Education, Transportation-HUD, and Homeland Security programs through the remainder of fiscal 2026. Currently, the Senate is on recess, but they will need to pass […]

The Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Board (USTIB) recently published two important updates in the Pennsylvania Bulletin impacting underground storage tank owners, operators, and certified installers: 1. 2026 USTIF & TIIP Deductible Notice Published in Volume 56, Issue 2 of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, this notice confirms that the Board voted to maintain existing deductible amounts for […]

2026 SHOOT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Both Eastern PA and Western PA events now open for registration! Join us to support Shoot for Scholarships, a nonprofit clay shoot fundraiser for the Robert V. Boltz Scholarship Foundation presented by the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association and PPATEC! Both events will feature a premier clay shoot venue, competition, delicious food, and camaraderie. All […]