b"2023 WPMA State ReportIPM&CSA DEQ/PSTF/NEVIIPM&CSA is always engaged with statecontinued agencies as they develop new programs and spend money on is-sues that matter to our industry. From environmental regulations and underground storage tanks to electrical vehicles, we are vigilant and ready to jump into the fray whenever needed. PARTNERS ARE KEY TO SUCCESSWe couldnt do what we do without the support, cooperation,and close coordination of our many partners. Here are but afew that we can thank for helping defend the industry onfederal, state and local levels: EMA - Energy Marketers of America(formerly PMAA) NACS - National Association of Convenience StoresSIGMA: America's Leading Fuel MarketersNATSO - National Association of Truck Stop Operators federal levels in Washington, Oregon and Idaho? Lets hope theyWe Card ProclamationGovernor Little Proclaims September talk to the private sector those of us in the industry who actually2023 We Card Awareness Monthoperate this complex system. That is exactly what happened in Boise on September 19 and 21, 2023. IPM&CSA and EMA rep- And speaking of partners, IPM&CSA resentatives are engaged in this and futureworked with the We Card organiza-exercises for emergency response to di- tion to get a Proclamation by the sasters of all kinds. While Idaho doesntGovernor of Idaho to declareoften have some of the severe weatherSeptember 2023 as We Card other parts of the country endure (thinkAwareness Month, in support of the hurricanes & tornadoes), we do haveWe Card Retailer Pledge to help the possibility of real disruptions to theIdaho retailers identify, prevent, fuel supply and severe damage to infrastructure (think pipelineand deny tobacco and vapor breaks, earthquakes, and wildfires). IPM&CSA and EMA areproducts and other age-restricted happy to work with emergency agencies at all levels, and ourproduct sales to underage youth.private partners to become better informed, more knowledgeable, and hopefully better prepared when disaster strikes.UPCOMING EVENTS:LEGISLATION, RULES & REGULATIONS IPM&CSA Board Meeting IPM&CSA is on top of it when Idaho is asked to weigh in withNovember 14, 2023our elected officials and with state and federal agencies. Here are Legislative Previewa few of the things that we are working on:featuring reports from state agen-cies and partners. Credit Card FeesIdahos U.S. Senators are key votes on new SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: August 7-9, 2024 at thebills in Congress to fight unfair credit card fees. Your advocacyCoeur dAlene Resort in Coeur dAlene, Idahoas an Idaho business is critical to success.Tobacco and VapingWe work closely with our nationalHold the dates for a great time by the lake with family andfriends in the stunning Coeur dAlene Resort in Coeur dAlene. partners to weigh in on federal rules related to these productsRemember to get your room early as our room block disappears whenever (yet another) burdensome regulation arises.fast at this popular summer resort on the shore of beautifulLake Coeur dAlene.S26 www.wpma.com / Fall 2023"