In lieu of the recent news that a second health care worker in Dallas, Texas, tested positive for Ebola virus this week, NGA has developed a document to provide our members with information and resources they may need regarding the Ebola virus and to address growing public concerns. It is important to emphasize that the Ebola…
DetailsThe world is seeking constructive and efficient controls to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. Our hearts go out to those – both domestically and internationally – who have been infected with this disease, and we applaud the valiant efforts of the devoted medical staff who are treating Ebola Virus Disease patients and battling…
DetailsUpdated as of October 29, 2014 This list provides Third Party Processor options for SNAP-authorized retailers who may not know where to obtain EBT equipment and services. All SNAP- authorized retailers, except those exempted below, must pay for their own EBT equipment and services and should arrange for lease or purchase of EBT equipment and…
DetailsA Republican freight train roared through Michigan, the likes of which has not been seen for some time. Republicans for the top statewide offices were swept to victory as voters returned Governor Rick Snyder, Attorney General Bill Schuette and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to office for another term. Republicans maintained their 5-2 majority on…
DetailsFor over 50 years, Federal legislation prohibited gambling over phone lines and later the internet. In 2011, the Department of Justice announced it was completely re-interpreting the law to only prohibit sports betting. This opened the flood gates for all forms of internet gambling…including the sale of lottery tickets online. NACS is supporting legislation that…
DetailsAgencies will launch preliminary inquiry into program potentially targeting tobacco sales, in response to requests from congressmenThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have said that they will both launch investigations into a much-criticized federal initiative, called “Operation Choke Point.” Operation Choke Point is designed to go after banks and…
DetailsPosted by Jessica Shahin, Associate Administrator for SNAP SNAP continues to serve as the first line of defense against hunger in the United States. Half a century ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Food Stamp Act of 1964, making the Food Stamp Program (FSP), which at the time was a series of pilot projects,…
DetailsNACS weighs in on the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to not finalize 2014 standards under the RFS program until 2015 A year of delaying the final decision on the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard came to an end last week. The U.S. Environmental Agency issued a notice that it will not be finalizing 2014 applicable percentage…
DetailsAs liability deadline for EMV adoption nears, merchants have incentives to adopt new technology As people resolve to change habits with the New Year, one habit that they won’t have a choice about changing is “swipe” versus “dip” when paying by card at retailers across the country, as the United States embraces EMV or “chip…
DetailsLiz Webber A host of regulations on nutrition, food safety and country-of-origin labels that will be released or take effect this year promises to keep retailers on their toes in 2015. Just after Thanksgiving last year, the FDA released its long-awaited rule on menu labeling, which included extensive requirements for supermarkets. “This was absolutely something…
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