October 6, 2025 Express Update

The State House Committee for Consumer Affairs, Utilities and Technology reported out two bills this past week of interest to PPA members. House Bill 505 (Lightning Plan: Modernize Energy Efficiency in the Commonwealth) This bill (introduced by Rep. Donahue D-Scranton ) is part of the Shapiro Administration Lightning Plan package introduced earlier this year. This […]

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association serves on the state LIHEAP Advisory Committee (LAC). The LAC advises the Secretary of Human Services on the administration of the LIHEAP block grant, including recommendations on the LIHEAP State Plan. On October 1, 2025, LAC members received the following correspondence from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), which administers […]

Each year, Congress must pass 12 spending bills before October 1, the start of a new fiscal year for the federal government. As Congress failed to act by September 30, the federal government has officially entered into a “shutdown,” meaning it faces a lapse in funding, and all nonessential functions ceased at 12:01 a,m. on […]

The Trump Administration is actively challenging California regulators’ efforts to reinstate previous vehicle emissions standards following Congress’ recent revocation of the State’s Clean Air Act waiver that would have imposed electric vehicle (EV) mandates. This development has implications for liquid fuel demand, vehicle market dynamics, and escalating state-federal regulatory tensions. California Makes Another Move The […]

On September 30, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced an initiative to increase voluntary compliance from tobacco and nicotine retailers. As part of this effort, FDA will be mailing materials to more than 300,000 retailers nationwide containing: A list of the PMTA Marketing Granted Orders which include 39 vapor products and 20 nicotine pouch products; […]