Minnesota's minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2021, to $10.08 an hour for large employers and $8.21 an hour for other state minimum wages. The current large-employer minimum wage,…
Applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2021. Deadline for submissions is February 15, 2021. Chosen recipient(s) will receive a scholarship up to $2,000 and be announced at the MPM Annual Meeting. The…
Silent Email AuctionTo Benefit Energy Marketers of America (EMA) Political Action Committee January 2022MPM Midwinter Management Institute - TripDonated by MPMA Board of Directors2 Guests7 Day All-Inclusive Resort - Airfare IncludedEstimated Trip Value:…
OPIS by IHS Markit The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving retailers another chance to apply for grant money under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), which promotes ethanol and biodiesel sales,…
The FMCSA has announced the waivers, NEDDs, and FAQ's have been updated to extend the expiration date to February 28, 2021. Please see the attached waivers, Notices of Enforcement Discretion Decision (NEDDs), and…
Small Business Legislative Counsel's (SBLC) general counsel Employers need to understand the rules on mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for its workforce. While an employer can require its employees to get the vaccine before returning…
NACS - Retailers must adapt to meet shoppers' new demands and concerns.The COVID-19 pandemic will have a long-term impact on the retail sector, disrupting consumer shopping behaviors through 2025, according to a new report…
EMA The Energy Marketers of America is continuing to hear from marketers that their federal motor fuel excise tax (FET) claims for credits or refunds are experiencing lengthy delays. These include claims by…
NACS - NACS, trade groups see priority for convenience and fuel retailers after health-care professionals get shots. NACS joined with three other industry trade groups to seek second priority for employees of essential…
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Governor Tim Walz announced a dialing back of public activities in response to the growing numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Minnesota. The Governor issued Executive…
MPCA has about $125,000 in total grant funding available for projects that aim to reduce emissions of high global warming potential greenhouse gas refrigerants, such as Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, from grocery, convenience store,…
To make it easier for Minnesotans on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program to purchase groceries via curbside pickup or delivery, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Minnesota…
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) announced that the Department made the decision to grant an additional eight permits, licenses, and approvals for the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement project. The MNDNR considered…
EMA & FUELS INSTITUTE The Fuel Institute released a new study recently that provides an overview and analysis of U.S. and global environmental initiatives to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. As governments…
January 6, 2021 is the deadline for employers to have completed the required FMCSA Clearinghouse annual limited queries on their current CDL drivers. This process of running limited queries can be done by the…
We are excited to announce the launch of the MPM Bob Krogman Memorial Scholarship. Earlier this year, Bob Krogman, former Executive Director of Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association, passed away. We have received numerous requests and suggestions…
EMA Over a five-week timeframe—November 2 through December 4—NACS will bring to life a robust digital experience and curated marketplace, NACS Crack the Code Experience, connecting convenience retail buyers and sellers from around…
EMA Recently, the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), a member of the Transportation Fairness Alliance (as is Energy Marketers of America), released a new study indicating that a ban on internal combustion engines (ICE)…
EMA The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers of $50,000 or less. The new streamlined application is 2 pages, making it…
HELP FOR MEMBERS TO INVEST IN THEIR BUSINESSES On Thursday, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill to conform to section 179 expensing, which will provide $208 million in tax relief over the next…