March 31, 2025 Express Update

Two key special elections were held on March 25 that have major impacts on the state General Assembly. The state House has had an open seat in the 35th district since early January when Rep. Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny) unexpectedly passed away due to a medical emergency. The open seat was significant because the House was deadlocked […]

The 2025 PPA monthly webinar series will resume on April 2 at 9:00 AM. Speakers include industry experts and government agency partners who cover a wide range of topics impacting your business. April 2 at 9:00 AM PPA Webinar Series: Leveraging Payment Data to Drive Smarter Decisions, Gain Strategic Insights, and Increase Profitability Presented by: […]

The House and Senate returned to Washington last week, beginning a three-week legislative sprint to mid-April. On Tuesday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and other congressional leaders met at the White House to break the weeks-long impasse between the House and Senate over budget reconciliation strategy. The leaders appear to […]

The Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC) expired at the end of 2024 and has been replaced by a new and complex tax credit known as the “Section 45Z” Credit for biofuel producers. The expiration of the BTC has caused the biodiesel market to shutter and has substantially disrupted diesel markets. Meanwhile, the 45Z Credit — […]