Industry News for October 29, 2020 Free Arizona A/B and C Operator Training Now Online UST Training, a nationally recognized training vendor for UST operators, has a contract with ADEQ to provide free Class A/B and UST operator training to all qualifying Arizona operators. APMA encourages its members to take advantage of this great offer while it is available. How does it work? It’s easy. You just need a computer, … Read More
Industry News for October 20, 2020 The Phoenix Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee addressed the issue of youth vaping on Wednesday, October 14. Over 90 people signed in to speak at the virtual hearing. There was testimony in support of a full flavor ban for all tobacco and vapor products including menthol and mint. Industry voices raised numerous concerns with a flavor ban. The outcome of the hearing was a … Read More
Energy Marketers of America Name Change Reflects Growing Portfolio of Liquid Fuels Industry Last week, the Energy Marketers of America (EMA) announced a new era for the trade association previously known as the Petroleum Marketers Association of America. The name change is reflective of the group’s growing portfolio of affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly liquid fuels and other alternative energy sources that are helping to reduce emissions while propelling Americans … Read More
Industry News from September 29, 2020 Phoenix Flavor Ban Ordinance Proposal Update We expect that Council Member Michael Nowakowksi’s proposed full tobacco and vapor product flavor ban to be placed on an agenda in the next few weeks. APMA is engaging with a group of stakeholders to oppose the effort. No language has been introduced so far. One possibility is that it will be on the full City Council Agenda … Read More
Industry News for September 9, 2020 Dueling Op Eds for Phoenix Tobacco Flavor Ban Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski published a second opinion piece arguing for his plans to introduce an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products throughout the city. Read More: COVID-19 Makes Vaping Even More Dangerous – Phoenix Must Ban Sales That Target Kids. Phoenix Business Journal also published an industry perspective by National Association … Read More
The fall edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features another Scholarship Foundation record breaking year, Bill Champlin in memorium, We Card awareness month recognition, 24/7 day explainer, legislative session wrap up and more. This edition will also be mailed to your company. Please contact APMA to update your mailing address information if you do not receive yours. To learn more about advertising opportunities in … Read More
Industry News for August 20, 2020 Phoenix City Councilman Announces Plans for Tobacco Flavor Ban City Councilman Michael Nowakowski told KTAR that he plans to introduce an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products throughout the city. APMA is engaging with a group of stakeholders to oppose the effort. It is unclear when the proposal will be considered. No language has been introduced so far. The next Phoenix … Read More
Industry News For July 29, 2020 • Speedway Sale Tipping Point? (CSP Daily News) • FDA Orders Retailers to Stop Selling 13 Tobacco Products (NACS) • Plan to Ban Traditional Vehicles by 2035 Overlooks Scientific Data (Transportation Fairness Alliance) • C-Store Food and Fuel Sales Declined in May (NACS)