b"100 Years: 1919-2019 Events to Remember1994 (APR WPMN) President (RMQ) Thanks goes toApril 1994the many (WPMAEXPO) exhibitors for always bringing outWPMN Clip all the newest technological advances of the industry. This year was no exception . keynote speaker, Mr. Jack Kemp . hope we all can carry his message into the upcoming Feb/Mar elections . Once again, we enjoyed having marketers from 1994 property tax relief programs take advantage of them. . to applyother countries add the international flavor and welcome WPMN for this relief expired before the 1993 increases became publictheir ideas and insight into their marketing operations . Clipknowledge. The Legislature could not . reopen the application periodwe welcome the participation of all the suppliers for their for these people . even though their taxes, in some cases doubledsupport. Diane Ellingson Smith certainly showed all of us . (Legislators) should not be surprised at the voters increased usethat determination to succeed and to overcome impossible of the initiative process to bring about change in the system of stateodds, can lift us all to new heights. Awards luncheon by and local taxation and spending. My favorite . was Senator GregLarry Csonka was terrific . Mr. Phil Chisholm, Executive Jergesons bill which creates a toll-free number for taxpayers to use toVP of PMAA, received the WPMA Hall of Fame award. Don report waste, fraud and abuse in state government. Michelsen of Omak, WA won the Federated Insurance wild NV: (PK) Garth Dull, Director of Transportation spoke at the Febru- life print presented by Sarah Buxton. Afternoon work- ID: (DM) February's state meeting reviewed the legislative ary state meeting. Haycock Distributing, in conjunction with Fleetshops provided interesting and informative discussions relating toreport and additional services provided to membership. The fax Star Inc and Southwest Gas, opened its second natural gas fuelingCARB, the IRS and EPA. network included a service for bad check and credit databases to facility to the public. Shell Oils Western District Jobber of thehelp avoid losses. Databases for federal and state codes, Year was Allied Petroleum Company of Reno.regulations the industry must comply, report forms for NM: Everett McGehee (EM) The Deficit Aptitude Test by Scottfiling necessary returns or legislative updates at both the Shuger, editor of the Washington Monthly magazine. There werestate and federal levels. Dwight Bower presented to the 30 questions to answer with a key at the end to see how you did. House and Senate Transportation Committee charts show-UT: Glade Sowards (GS) Six areas (bills or philosophy) to helping the revenue and expenditures of the transportation improve the industry. 1. Underground Tank Amendments; 2. Mo- Department. tor Fuel Marketing Act Amendments; 3. Health Care Legislation;MT: (RA) April is designated as national Humor Month 4. Taxpayers Bill of Rights; 5. Regulatory Fairness Act; and 6. Net. looking at my tax statement I found it quite funny that and Gross. theres a line that says, if you want the IRS to figure your tax WA: Mike Sciacca (MS) The quintessential smoked-filled room isfor you, see page such and such. Please! At any rate, let us still the way many people think of government . (in twenty years),all keep our sense of humor. After all, laughter is the best I have seen a significant shift towards openness in government. Amedicine. MT fall convention was scheduled for Great new paradigm has arrived. Its not yet dominant, but it is significant,Falls. Twice a year, the Bureau of Business & Economic and every jobber needs to know how the new paradigm works.April 1994WPMN Clipcontinued on page 34In The Weekly Update (Winter Quarter - November, December 2018 & January 2019 topic review)November 2, 2018 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE AND REVIEW November 21, 2018SBLC URGES SENATE OF PENDING JOINT EMPLOYER RULES WPMA OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVINGSMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE TAXON LIST OF DEMOCRATIC PRIORITIESLEGISLATION THAT BENEFITS ALL SMALL BUSINESSES FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE PLEASE SUPPORT THE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP SILENT AUCTION!EPA SENDS 2019 INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL COULD HAPPEN NEXT YEAR VISA/MASTERCARD SWIPE FEE LITIGATION UPDATEBIOFUELS PROPOSAL TO OMB FOR REVIEW COMPLIANCE BULLETIN: NEW FEDERAL RULES AND TERRIBLE HERBSTS GRAND OPENING LIMITATIONS FOR DEPRECIATION AND EXPENSINGGM PROPOSES NATIONWIDE MANDATED - 50,000 SQUARE FOOT STORE INCREASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO SEVEN MILLION PMAA SENDS LETTER TO CONGRESS TOCOMPLIANCE BULLETIN: November 16, 2018 OPPOSE EV TAX CREDIT EXPANSIONSHIPPING PAPER HAZMAT SEQUENCING REMINDER FDA ANNOUNCES NEW RESTRICTIONS PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCESENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS CALL ON SALES OF FLAVORED INTENTION TO NOMINATE WHEELER FOR EPA CHIEFFOR EPA TO MEASURE FARMLAND LOSS DUE TO THE RFSE-CIGARETTE PRODUCTS AT C STORES2019 RFS RVOS EXPECTED TO BE RELEASED SOONWORLDPAY TO OFFER PETROLEUM CONGRESS HINTS AT ADDRESSING TAX MARKETERS DISCOUNTED PROCESSING RATES EXTENDERS BEFORE DECEMBER 31STHOUSE DEMOCRATSMEET TO DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANSTHOUSANDS OF TRUCKSNovember 9, 2018 PULLED OUT OF SERVICE DURING November 30, 2018EPA PLANS TO SPEED UP NATIONAL BRAKE SAFETY INSPECTION BLITZ FIVE-YEAR OZONE EMISSION REVIEW PROCESS FMCSA SIMPLIFIES QUALIFICATION 2019 RFS RVOS JUST RELEASEDSUMMARY OF THE MID-TERM ELECTIONS PROCESS FOR CDL DRIVERS WITH DIABETES HOUSE INTRODUCES TAX EXTENDERS PACKAGEFDA CRACKING DOWN ON SENATE AND HOUSE RFS REFORMUNDERAGE SALE OF E-CIGARETTES BY RETAILERS LEADERSHIP ROLES NEXT CONGRESS DISCUSSION DRAFT CALLS FOR HIGHER OCTANE FUELTRUMP EXPRESSES BICAMERAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP KEY SENATORS AGREE THEY WILL WORKWILLINGNESS TO ADJUST CORPORATE TAX CUT SUPPORT FOR 2019 INFRASTRUCTURE BILL TOGETHER TO PASS AN INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGESENATE SUBCOMMITTEEHOLDS HEARING ON ENERGY LEGISLATIONcontinued on page 39WPMA News / Spring 201931WN19 Spring 17-48.indd 31 3/27/19 10:41 AM"