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Bipartisan Senate Deal Would Streamline Energy, Infrastructure Permitting
Bipartisan Senate Deal Would Streamline Energy, Infrastructure Permitting

The 417-page bill would overhaul portions of federal environmental laws to shorten permitting timelines and provide greater certainty for approved projects. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/5/2026


NAW Files Reply in Challenge to Colorado’s Packaging EPR Law
NAW Files Reply in Challenge to Colorado’s Packaging EPR Law

The association says the state has not answered its core constitutional arguments as Colorado opposes the request for a preliminary injunction. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/5/2026


NAW Takes Oregon EPR Challenge to 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
NAW Takes Oregon EPR Challenge to 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The association is asking the appeals court to overturn a previous ruling that rejected its constitutional challenges to the state’s packaging recycling program. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/28/2026


Packaging EPR Puts Distributors on the Front Lines of a Regulatory Fight
Packaging EPR Puts Distributors on the Front Lines of a Regulatory Fight

As more states impose extended producer responsibility requirements, distributors face uncertainty over who is responsible, how fees are calculated, and whether the emerging patchwork can survive legal challenges. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/8/2026


Oregon Court Rejects Challenge to Packaging EPR Law
Oregon Court Rejects Challenge to Packaging EPR Law

A district court declined to strike down the law, but the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says its fight against EPR will continue. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/31/2026


Coalition Seeks Preliminary Injunction Blocking California Packaging EPR Law
Coalition Seeks Preliminary Injunction Blocking California Packaging EPR Law

NAW and 17 states argue the legislation imposes costly requirements on businesses before California has finalized key compliance rules. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


Treasury Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies
Treasury Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies

The final rule makes permanent the exemption from the Corporate Transparency Act and directs FinCEN to delete previously submitted information from U.S. persons. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/17/2026


NAW Framework Promotes Human-Centered AI Adoption
NAW Framework Promotes Human-Centered AI Adoption

The newly published AI Governance Architecture emphasizes workforce development, transparency, and responsible implementation for wholesale distributors. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/3/2026


Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Colorado EPR Law
Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Colorado EPR Law

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors contends the state's packaging recycling program violates the U.S. Constitution and imposes unlawful requirements on businesses. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/3/2026


Small Business Confidence Holds Steady Despite Inflation Concerns
Small Business Confidence Holds Steady Despite Inflation Concerns

Revenue expectations and hiring plans improved from last quarter, though investment intentions declined as owners continued to grapple with rising costs. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/27/2026


Federal Trial Concludes in Challenge to Oregon EPR Law
Federal Trial Concludes in Challenge to Oregon EPR Law

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors argued the state's packaging recycling program unlawfully delegates regulatory authority to a private organization. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/27/2026


Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs Over Forced Labor Claims
Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs Over Forced Labor Claims

The latest trade action replaces temporary worldwide tariffs with country-specific duties that could remain in effect for four years. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/27/2026