Industry News for January 23, 2020
Arizona Legislative Session Underway
Last week, Governor Ducey delivered his State of the State address before a joint session of the Legislature. The Governor’s speech focused on a wide range of priorities for the state including veterans, teacher programs, mental health services, reduced regulatory burdens and more. You can review a summary or the full speech here.
The Governor’s executive budget prioritized education, public safety and infrastructure – mostly through one time spending rather than ongoing commitments. You can review the budget presentation, highlights or complete proposal here. Legislative leadership is pushing for early budget negotiations.
APMA’s Legislative Committee will be monitoring bills that impact the membership. The first committee meeting will be Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11 am. Email APMA to learn more and get involved. Troy Little from Quik Mart Stores will serve as APMA’s Legislative Committee Chair this year.
State and Industry News
• How Retailers Can Prepare for E-Liquid Flavor Ban (NACS)
• 13 Fuel Predictions for 2020 from Kloza (CSP Daily)
• FDA’s Sudden Increase in Legal Tobacco Age Catches Arizona Retailers Off-Guard (DailyStar)
• Electric Vehicles, Privacy Top Issues Facing Industry (NACS)
• Arizona Legislative Forecast Luncheon Sets Stage for 2020 Legislative Session (CBN)
• Government Edits Broad Vape Warning (NACS)
• Counting Blue Cars (Fuels Institute)