March 2, 2026 Express Update

Register Now for PPA Spring Clay Shoot Scholarship Fundraisers

2026 SHOOT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Both Eastern PA and Western PA events are 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 […]

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PA Democrats Maintain State House Majority in Special Elections

Pennsylvania Democrats retained two seats in a special election last week, preserving their majority in the state House of Representatives. Ana Tiburcio won the special election in House District 22 (Lehigh County), while Jennifer Mazzocco captured House District 42 (Allegheny County). The seats became vacant after former Rep. Josh Siegel was elected Lehigh County executive […]

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PennDOT Announces $100M in New Community EV Charging Projects

PennDOT recently announced that it will open four regional NEVI Community Charging Funding Opportunities throughout 2026, which will collectively invest $100 million of federal funding in EV charging stations. See the press release for more details. The funding opportunity for the southeast region is available now and will award $34 million to EV charging station […]

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FMCSA Extends Regional HOS Heating Fuel Waiver Through March 14

On February 27, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) again extended the Regional Declaration of Emergency covering interstate transportation of heating fuels (heating oil, propane, and natural gas) through March 14, 2026. The waiver includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and […]

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