Thank you for a successful 2024 Fall Legislative Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) recently concluded its Annual Fall Legislative Conference, held at the Hershey Country Club. This two-day event gathered food industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss critical state and federal issues impacting Pennsylvania’s food and retail sector. The conference offered dynamic sessions, meaningful discussions, and extensive networking opportunities, making […]
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PFMA identifies priorities in 2024-25 budget
Each year the governor and state legislative leaders lay out their sometimes competing and sometimes complementary visions for the fiscal year budget. Within these proposals PFMA identifies and advocates for line items and initiatives that would present a positive impact for association members, along with other proposals that could be made part of an overall […]
PFMA welcomes 12 new members
Central Penn College Central Penn has a diverse population made up of more than 1,400 students from various walks of life. Their core values of scholarship, integrity, excellence, community and inclusivity ensures that they serve their students every day and offer them a one-on-one, well-rounded education that will provide them the opportunity to grow not […]
PFMA-backed legislative priorities introduced in General Assembly
PFMA is proud to be working with lawmakers on some of our priority issues this session, almost all of which have now been formally introduced as legislation. SNAP Distribution Schedule Reform Introduced as SB 242 by Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill) and HB 2095 by Rep. Dave Madsen (D-Dauphin) Synopsis: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) disbursements are distributed in PA on […]
Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Chris Gebhard
Sen. Chris Gebhard serves the 48th Senatorial District, which contains all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks and Lancaster counties. In the 2023-24 session, he serves on the Banking and Insurance; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure; Environmental Resources and Energy; Law and Justice; and Rules and Executive Nominations committees. He also is the chairman […]
