October 27, 2025 Express Update

On October 22, the PA Department of Human Services (DHS) made the following announcement regarding the 2025 – 2026 LIHEAP Season, which was set to begin on November 3. Due to the federal government shutdown and lack of federal funding, the 2025-2026 LIHEAP season opening is delayed until December 3, 2025, contingent on the availability […]

The state budget impasse is on the verge of hitting the four-month mark with no apparent end in sight. Last week, the Senate amended and passed a budget bill that had been previously passed by the House. The Senate amendment reduced the spending number in the House version from $50.25 billion to $47.9 billion. The […]

The results are now available for the annual PPA Field Employee Wage & Benefit Survey. This survey covers wage data for both CDL drivers and technicians. Thank you to the companies that participated this year. Please click below to download the 2025 survey results. Download 2025 Survey Results Previous Survey Results The PPA has conducted […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published a proposed rule to define “variety” and update the staple food stocking requirements for small format retailers, like convenience stores, participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailers. While this proposal expands the staple food varieties retailers can count in the protein […]

UNCASVILLE, CT — Eastern Energy Expo (EEE), the premier event for the petroleum marketing and HVAC industry, will celebrate its 10th anniversary when it returns to Mohegan Sun, May 17–20, 2026. The two-day trade show will be open May 19–20 inside the Earth Expo & Convention Center, featuring 200+ exhibits showcasing the latest products, services, […]