Government Affairs Update - Answer the Call in the New Year

The Government Affairs Update Podcast - Where we unpack what's going on in our industry from a retailer's perspective. Tim and Jason Tolleson from the HPBA kick off 2026! They check in on the status of the national fuel choice bill and discuss the legislative process, dive into HBPA call-to-action preparation, and chat about the upcoming Jan 9th application deadline for the Government Affairs Leadership Academy. In this episode, Tim and Jason discuss: The status of the National Fuel Choice Bill on its way towards the House bill floor with 140 cosponsors and other state-level fuel choice bills to have on your radar. Being prepared for a HBPA call-to-action for retailers, distributers, and manufacturers to send an email or make a phone call to advocate for the industry. Applications for the Government Affairs Leadership Academy 2026-2027 are open with a hybrid program and kick-off session on Wednesday March 18 at the 2026 HPBA Expo. From gaining tools and information to understanding and engaging in the legislative process, check out the Government Affairs Leadership Academy: https://hpba.org/government-affairs-leadership-academy/ --- This episode is a production of The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association and The Fire Time Network. You can learn more about the HPBA—and get involved—by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hpba.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get free access to The Fire Time Magazine every month by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsfiretime.com/subscribe