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Industry News for September 3, 2021 Conference and Golf Recap Webpage Photos of the events and stunning Sedona views are available now. Thank you to the attendees, sponsors and volunteers that made this event such a huge success.

Industry News for July 22, 2021 UST TSIP 2021 Updates Announced Under the provisions of the new UST law, ADEQ has announced the TSIP application categories, prioritization process and periods, roll over options and extended work completion deadline. TSIP applications will be accepted by ADEQ starting Monday, August 23 through Friday, October 8, 2021. It is recommended that site owners submit applications as early as possible in the prioritization period.

Industry News for July 13, 2021 UST RF Continuation Bill Signed into Law Over the weekend, Governor Ducey signed HB2671 (UST Program Continuation) into law. We are working with ADEQ on the next steps to activate the Tank Site Improvement Program for the current fiscal year. The agency plans to post updated TSIP applications on their website in the next week and then begin accepting applications in August. There will … Read More

Industry News for June 15, 2021 EMA and Patriot Capital Announce New Partnership Patriot Capital and the Energy Marketers of America (EMA) have partnered to help marketers and their dealers across the United States achieve EMV compliance. The partnership will ensure that capital is available, competitively priced, and easy to access for marketers and their dealers.

Industry News for June 3, 2021 • Governor Ducey Wants Budget, Vetoes Bills to Make Point (AP) • Three Republican Women Enter Race for Arizona Governor’s Seat • Kari Lake announces run • Treasurer Kimberly Yee announces run • Board of Regents member Karrin Taylor Robson announces run • Secretary of State Katie Hobbs Enters Governor’s Race (Fox10) • NACS Debuts TruAge with Live Demo (NACS) • Can Employers Require … Read More

Industry News for May 17, 2021 State and Industry News • Circle K Offers Beverage Subscription for $5.99 a Month (NACS) • Republican State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Makes it Official: She’s Running for Governor (AZcentral) • Gas Stations Are Here to Stay (NACS) • Colonial Update: Refiners Continue Supplying Fuel Amid Distribution Challenges (AFPM) • Potential Roadblocks to Biden’s EV Charging Plan (NACS) • Regulator Scorned for Vote on Energy … Read More

Industry News for March 29, 2021 Governor Ducey’s Executive Order Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions on Businesses On Thursday, Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order that rolls back many of the restrictions associated with COVID-19. Business guidance transitions to recommendations under the order. It is up to the business owner to determine whether to require masks for customers or employees. Local mask mandates are no longer in force. The Governor noted … Read More

Industry News for March 5, 2021 • Arizona Releases Timeline for Age-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization (KTAR) • Biden’s Climate Agenda and What it Will Mean for Arizona (Chamber Business News) • Governor Ducey, ADOT Advance $230 M in New Transportation Investments Statewide (AZgovernor.gov) • Shell Plans 500,000 Charge Points (NACS) • Nikola and APS Deal to Pave the Way for Zero-Emission Freight Route from Phoenix to LA (Chamber Business News) … Read More

Industry News for February 3, 2021 • Consumer Choice Takes a Back Seat in Federal Push for Electric Vehicles (API) • Arizona State Senator Introduces Bill to Protect Businesses, Health Care Workers, Organizations from Frivolous COVID-19 Lawsuits (CBN) • Educate Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines (NACS) • General Motors to Eliminate Gasoline and Diesel Light-Duty Cars and SUVs by 2035 (Washington Post) • Pilot Company Opens New Food Concept in AZ … Read More

Industry News for January 22, 2021 Arizona Legislative Session Underway Last Monday, Arizona’s Legislative Session opened with a virtual state of the state address from Governor Ducey. He main topics were his COVID-related decisions and the vaccine rollout. It was Ducey’s 7th address and his shortest. You can find the video, transcript or summary here. The 2021 session will, at the start at least, be more virtual and less in … Read More

State and Industry News • Arizona to Add 10th Seat in U.S. House, Early Census Figures Indicate (KJZZ) • Most Significant Tobacco Regulations of 2020 and Beyond (CSP Daily News) • Rep. Bret Roberts Seeks Attorney General’s Legal Opinion on Pima County Curfew (KOLD) • Inside Washington Year In Review (NACS)

APMA Member Shares Skimmer Thief Footage Two men suspected of putting credit card skimmers on gas pumps at a Buckeye gas station were featured on the news after video footage showed them in the act. This APMA member site promptly removed the skimmers and got the local authorities involved. Buckeye police are asking for help identifying the individuals. Read More Here: AZFamily story State and Industry News • Congress Passes … Read More

Industry News for December 10, 2020 • RelaDyne Acquires New West Oil Company of Arizona and Southern Nevada (Benzinga) • Parkland Advances Growth Strategy with Acquisition of Carter Oil and Story Distributing (GlobalNewsWire) • Arizona’s Minimum Wage to Go Up Again in 2021 (Phoenix Business Journal) • Employers Start Preparing for the Coronavirus Vaccine with a Question: Can We Require It? (Washington Post)

Industry News for December 3, 2020 • Republican State Lawmakers File Lawsuit Claiming Education Tax Measures is Unconstitutional (AZCentral) • Proposition 208 to be Challenged in Court by Leading Arizona Business OWner and Retired Judge (Rose Law Group) • Vehicle Registration Renewals at C-Stores (NACS)

State and Industry News for November 11, 2020 • Some Local Races in Arizona Remain Too Close to Call, Proving Every Vote Counts (Fox10) • Inside Arizona’s GOP Movement to Defeat Donald Trump (Politico) • AG Brnovich Investigates Gov. Ducey over Illegal Electioneering Claims (KTAR) • Voters OK Marijuana in 5 More States (NACS) • 7-Eleven Could Put 300 Sites on the Market (CSP Daily News) • Pandemic Tightens Retailer … Read More