State and Industry News for February 7, 2023 · Demand Charges Hamper C-Store Investment in EV Charging (NACS) · Domestic Renewable Diesel Capacity Could More than Double through 2025 (EIA Today in Energy) · Two Arizonans Will Be Sitting with Dr. Biden for the State of the Union (12 News) · Phoenix City Council Votes to Spend $230 M on Low- and No-emission Buses (AZ Central) · FTC Proposal … Read More
State and Industry News for January 23, 2023 Hobbs Emphasizes Collaboration and Prioritizes Education in first State of the State Address (Chamber Business News) California Transitions Away form Utility Ownership of EV Charging Infrastructure (Charge Ahead Partnership) Is Tempe’s Flavored Vape Ban Doomed to Fail? (AZ Republic) Tempe Delays Action on Proposed Flavored Nicotine Ban (Phoenix New Times) EIA Expects US Gasoline and Diesel Retail Prices to Decline in 2023 … Read More
Governor Hobbs Names Key Staff and Is Inaugurated Today at the Arizona Capitol, inauguration festivities are underway for Governor Katie Hobbs and other statewide elected leaders, who were officially sworn in on Monday, January 2. Hobbs is the state’s 24th Governor and the fifth female chief executive. Over the past week, Governor Hobbs has announced a number of appointments for her administration.
State and Industry News for November 23, 2022 City of Tempe Expanding Proposed Ordinance to Prohibit Sales of ALL Flavored Tobacco Products Tempe’s Human Services and Community Safety Committee announced that it will hold a virtual committee meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at 12 noon. The committee will consider updating the proposed ordinance on tobacco and vapor to include ALL flavored tobacco products (including mint and menthol).
State and Industry News for October 18, 2022 WMSD Legislative Proposal Meeting & Rule Update The Weights and Measures Services Division will host a stakeholder meeting to review and discuss legislative proposals for the upcoming year. Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 9 am AZ Department of Agriculture 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450 (Conference Room 1), Phoenix, AZ 85007
APMA Moderates Panel on Organized Retail Theft Last week, APMA Executive Director Amanda Gray moderated a panel on organized retail theft at the annual Arizona League of Cities conference in Glendale. Panelists included Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Kristin Reif with Philip Morris International and Michael Powell with Kroger, Inc.
UST Training Renews Contract with ADEQ to Provide No Cost Training UST Training is pleased to announce it has renewed its contract with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to continue to provide high quality and –more importantly –no cost training to Arizona’s Class A/B and C UST operators. Since October 2020 we have certified almost 800 Class A/B operators and nearly 2000 class C operators. We offer the … Read More
Industry News for July 19, 2022 APMA 2022 Legislative Wrap Up The 2022 state legislative session lasted 166 days and resulted in the passage of 388 new laws. Linked here please find APMA’s 2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up document that summarizes bills the association supported, monitored and opposed this session. APMA earned a victory with the passage of a new law to clarify the status of electric vehicle charging sites. … Read More
Arizona Retailers Experiencing Fuel Theft Using Pulsar Manipulation Devices Arizona retailers have been hit by criminal groups stealing fuel (especially diesel) by installing a pulsar manipulation device into the fuel pump. This trend started in Florida last year and has spread to several other states. It is my understanding that arrests have been made in several cases across the country and in the state.
Industry News for June 9, 2022 · Why Relief at the Pump is Nowhere in Sight (NACS) · Proposed Budget Angers Boyer, Concerns Other Lawmakers (AZ Capitol Times) · Couche-Tart to Roll Out EV Chargers in 200 Circle K and Couche-Tard Stores (NACS) · Experts Say Combating Illegal Trade Requires Collaboration between Law Enforcement, Private Sector (Chamber Business News) · Arizona’s Minimum Wage Rises with Inflation. That Could Mean … Read More
FDA Introduces Rule to Ban Menthol and Flavored Cigars Last week the federal Food and Drug Administration released its proposed rule to ban the use of menthol and other flavors in cigarettes and cigars. Last month, APMA participated in a meeting with the federal Office of Management and Budget to voice concerns about the rule. As of May 4th, there will be an open comment period (the 6th of 9 … Read More
WMSD to Hold Workshop on Proposed Rule Changes including E15 in the CBG-Covered Area The Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures Services Division (WMSD) announced plans for a Rulemaking Workshop that includes changes to allow for sale of E15 in the CBG-covered area. Other rule changes are extensive – the summary document is 17 pages long. APMA is reviewing the rules package and the Board will determine the association’s position. If … Read More
National, State Gas Prices Hit Record Highs The media coverage surrounding gas prices is intense following President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will ban of Russian crude oil, natural gas and energy imports. The national average price is up by $1.30 per gallon over the past year – and 45 cents over the past week. Read more here: When Were Gas Prices Low? (NACS), Fuel Prices – In Context, Not … Read More
APMA Supports Public Education Initiative to Combat Black Market Trade and Human Trafficking Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association (APMA) last week joined United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT), a public education initiative designed to provide local officials, law enforcement, and thought leaders with information and training programs to help tackle illegal trade and raise public awareness of the depth of the problem as well as the severe consequences inflicted … Read More
Arizona Legislative Session Underway Legislative activities are bustling at the state capitol complex. APMA has been working on a number of association priorities already including tobacco and vapor regulation, electric vehicle infrastructure issues and more. On January 10, Governor Ducey gave his 8th and final state of the state address. He laid out a wide range of priority items including an investment of $1 Billion over three years towards securing … Read More