July 13, 2026 Express Update

After nearly two weeks of negotiations beyond the June 30 constitutional deadline, the Pennsylvania General Assembly approved, and Governor Josh Shapiro signed, the Commonwealth’s $50.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 yesterday. The actual enacted General Fund budget is $52.2 billion, which includes approximately $1.3 billion in Medicaid costs that were deferred to the next […]

The PPA is excited to bring together industry leaders for our premier membership conference in Lancaster. Join us September 29 – October 1 to learn, network, and connect. The deadline to book a discounted hotel at the Lancaster Marriott is September 7! The room block is already over 50% full. Secure your hotel reservations today! Hotel Information Lancaster Marriott at […]

On July 7, FMCSA announced a temporary suspension of USDOT number inactivations for entities that have not completed required biennial updates since June 1, 2026. The suspension is intended to reduce disruption during the ongoing transition to Motus — FMCSA’s new online registration system that launched May 19. This measure is intended to give registrants […]

House to Vote on Common Cents Act (H.R. 3074) This Week The penny is on its way out, and small retailers need clear federal rules now. Following President Trump’s direction earlier this year, the U.S. Mint has stopped producing pennies for circulation. With no new pennies entering the system, retailers who rely on cash transactions […]

The full closure of the Parkway for 25 days started on July 10 and is anticipated to last through 5 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2026. A special 511PA page is now live with real-time travel estimates for the detour and alternate routes. It’s highly recommended to check 511PA before beginning your commute. Detour mapping and directions are also […]