THANK YOU!
Our thanks to all the attendees, speakers and sponsors who supported the PFMA-PCSC Annual Conference on May 15 and 16 in Hershey, Pa.

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2012-13 Ridge Scholars Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 22 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship for 2012-13. These students will receive a $2,000 scholarship to attend the college of their choice. (More)

TAKE ACTION NOW! Write Your Lawmakers
About Roll Your Own Tobacco Machines
For more than a year, Roll Your Own Tobacco (RYO) machines have been available that allow consumers to mass produce cigarettes made out of low-tax "pipe tobacco" at drastically reduced prices. (More)

WIC Quarterly Prices, Minimum Technology Standards, Minimum Inventory Standards & Food List
The Pennsylvania WIC Program has published its maximum allowable and competitive price lists for the second calendar quarter of 2012, April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 for the various retailer types... (More)

Weis Editorial: SNAP asset test will do far more harm than good
Editorial from David J. Hepfinger, president & CEO of Weis Markets... (More)

Registration is Now Open
for the 2012 Great American Cleanup of PA
Help Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful! Register for the GAC of PA. (More)

2012 Calendar & Vacation Planner
The 2012 PFMA-PCSC Calendar and Vacation Planner are available to download. (More)

Pennsylvania Pharmacy Council Announces Opposition to Proposed PBM Merger
Citing concerns about the potentially devastating impact on community pharmacies and patient care, the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Council (PPC) announced today that it opposes a planned merger between two large pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies, Medco Health Solutions and Express Scripts (ESI). (More)

Thank You to All Retailers Who Participated in America Recycles Day
PFMA and PCSC members have partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to participate in the "A Bag's Life in Pennsylvania" promotion to encourage consumers to recycle plastic bags and wraps. The campaign launched on November 15 at the state capitol. (More)

'A Bag's Life' Data to be Evaluated
Participating retailers will be contacted to provide data. (More)

PFMA-PCSC Partner with PDA
on Emergency Prepardness Guidance
New emergency preparedness guidance and response guidelines will aid wholesale distributors and retail food merchants during an emergency. (More)

Which Agency To Contact During A Food Tampering Incident
In 2008 there were a number of food tampering incidents that took place in Pennsylvania. In each case there was confusion as to which agency to contact to report an incident... (More)

PFMA/PCSC Announce Energy Provider Endorsement
We have selected an energy provider to help save you money on electricity as the rate caps expire. (More)

Do You Need Recall Information?
Get updates on the latest recalls... (More)

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