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  •  State Sen. Judy Ward's Price Gouging Bill advances in committee
    Legislation that would provide a much-needed update to the state's Price Gouging Act advanced March 19 through the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, with only one committee member voting against it. The bipartisan measure Senate Bill 139, sponsored by state Sen. Judy Ward, would address price controls in a state of emergency, benefiting both businesses and consumers. Similar legislation was vetoed by Gov. Tom Wolf last year after receiving overwhelming approval in the General Assembly. Learn more

    Rep. Tarah Toohil sponsors legislation to create SNAP benefit uniformity
    Millions of Pennsylvanians as well as businesses rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. However, the way those benefits are distributed in Pennsylvania varies by county. A state representative is trying to change that to create uniformity to the program. PFMA supports House Bill 299, sponsored by state Rep. Tarah Toohil, which would establish a uniform timeframe for distribution of SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania. Read more

    PFMA releases statement on Philly Beverage Tax
    Click here to read a recent statement by PFMA President & CEO Alex Baloga on the sugar-sweetened beverage tax. The Philly Bev Tax is hurting businesses. Join the coalition to fight this burdensome tax on Beverages. Learn more

    Philadelphia Beverage Tax In the News
    Interviews, press releases and articles about the Philadelphia Beverage Tax and the harm it's causing to PFMA members' businesses. Read the News

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    WINE SALES
    PLCB Provides Ordering, Distribution & Selection Support
    Pennsylvania supermarkets and convenience stores are being supplied by the PLCB for wine sales. Ordering, distribution and selection support is being provided by the PLCB.
    Here are links to the PLCB for ordering, licensing and any future license auctions.

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PFMA Recommends Federated Insurance
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association recently selected Federated Insurance Companies as the re

  • PFMA awards DECA scholarship to Downingtown STEM Academy student
    Rahul Rao, a senior at the Downingtown STEM Academy is the 2018 PFMA-DECA Scholarship Recipient, and will receive $1,000 to use toward his future studies. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Learn more.

    PFMA releases 2018 Legislative Review and 2019 Priorities
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association unveiled its 2019 legislative priorities as well as recapping its 2018 legislative activity and successes. From the sugar-sweetened beverage tax to gaming issues to minimum wage, the state and federal issues PFMA is focusing its efforts on greatly affect its members and their businesses. We thank you for your support as we move into 2019. To learn more about our priorities, and read about what we did last year, click here.

    PFMA gearing up for its 2019 Annual Conference
    We're excited to bring our 2019 Annual Conference to the City of Brotherly Love. The event will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and we've established a room block at the adjoining Marriott Philadelphia Downtown for your convenience. For more information, visit the event's page here.

    Lead the Way! Become a Corporate Leadership Sponsor today!
    Each year, lawmakers develop new legislation that creates hardships for your businesses, your employees, and customers, Your support helps PFMA push for the measures that help your businesses and fight the ones that don't. The investment you make as a Corporate Leadership Sponsor has numerous benefits, including advertising in our Spectrum newsletter, Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide, registration waivers at our Annual Conference and Fall Conference, and more! Learn about how you can help lead the way in the industry by becoming a sponsor by clicking here.

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  • Rutter's opens new store in Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Rutter’s cut the ribbon on its new Altoona store Thursday, March 21 and presented four local charities with donation checks during the grand opening. The store, located at 3000 6th Avenue in Altoona, is open 24/7 and serves as a comfortable, convenient rest stop for both local guests and travelers alike. Learn more.

    We Card Training
    ​    Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

    RAMP Training
    Find out more about specialized alcohol sales training for PFMA members.

    Food Safety Certification Training
    Find out more about FEC Courses at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more
We Card
We Card Training
Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more


PA Independent: Armed with Powerful Lobbyists, Union Stonewalls Liquor Privatization 
Andrew Staub of the PA Independent provides an excellent summary of the hurdles to privatization in Pennsylvania. Read more
2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
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PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
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PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


PFMA MEMBER SURVEY
PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


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Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.


Not a PFMA member? 
Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.

Government Relations
The Senate has passed legislation to prevent municipalities from creating employee leave policies.
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PFMA Praises Senate Vote in Favor of SB333
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