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Federal Lawmakers Poised to Address Credit Card Swipe Fees
A new bipartisan bill would give merchants choice in the networks they use to process Visa and Mastercard purchases.
Tackling Tobacco: May 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
A bill enforcing the ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in California moves forward, while Maine lawmakers consider a statewide flavor ban.

Tobacco
FDA Cracks Down on Illegal Sales of Disposable E-Cigarettes
The agency specifically cited products that are popular among youth smokers in its warning letters to retailers.
Suppliers & Wholesalers
CDA Advocates for Industry in Return to Capitol Hill
Members of the trade organization spent two days lobbying and speaking directly to lawmakers in D.C.
Fuels
Industry Groups Testify on Critical Link Between Fuel Retailers & Supply Chains
NATSO and SIGMA spoke to Congress on the importance of investing in alternative fuels and creating a stable distribution network.
Tobacco
Reynolds Files Lawsuit in California to Protect Legal Tobacco Products
The attorney general's office said new Camel and Newport styles violate the state's flavor ban.
Tobacco
Altria Reaches $235M Agreement in JUUL-Related Court Cases
The settlement covers at least 6,000 state and federal challenges.
Fuels
EPA Grants Emergency Waiver for Summer E15 Sales
The fuel blend is currently around 25 cents cheaper than regular gasoline.
Tobacco
Tackling Tobacco: April 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
A county in Minnesota reverses its plan for a potential ban on flavored tobacco, while New York tests the waters for all-out prohibition.
Legislative, Regulatory & Legal
NATSO Returns to Capitol Hill for In-Person Event
The annual gathering allows attendees to speak directly to lawmakers and industry stakeholders.
Tobacco
Juul's Trial in Minnesota Ends With a Settlement
The specific terms of the settlement are expected to become public within the next 30 days.
Tobacco
Juul Settles With Six More States for $462M
Settlement terms bar the company from directly or indirectly marketing to youth.
Legislative, Regulatory & Legal
Travel Centers & Truck Stops Could Benefit From Bipartisan Truck Parking Bill
The reintroduced legislation would provide grants to state and local governments to build out truck parking infrastructure.
Tobacco
N.Y. Convenience Stores Call for State to Ramp Up Fight Against Illegal Cigarettes
The move comes as Gov. Kathy Hochul supports a $1-per-pack tax increase, as well as a ban on menthol cigarettes.

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