FDA’s Tobacco Director Testifies Before House Subcommittee, Addressing Concerns on Regulation and Enforcement
Dr. Brian King, Director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), testified before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on September 10th,…
County Bans Smoking, Vaping and Toking from Beaches and Parks, With an Exception for Cigars
Florida: Mirroring Flagler Beach, which passed a similar ordinance two years ago, the Flagler County Commission today approved on first reading a prohibition on smoking or vaping in any public park…
The Continuing Battle for Cigar Rights
The legal victory vacating FDA’s authority over premium cigars last August was a monumental win for the industry. This decision was the culmination of years of dedicated advocacy and legal…
The Power of One: Why Your Voice Matters in Cigar Rights Advocacy
Washington, DC: In the realm of advocacy, every individual voice can be a powerful catalyst for change. For those of us who cherish the art of enjoying cigars, the need…
The Futility of Tobacco Taxes: Why They Fail to Curb Smoking
Washignton, DC: For the better part of the last two decades, anti-tobacco advocates have turned their attention towards pursuing legislative endeavors that seek to implement massive tax increases on tobacco…
The Importance of a Definition: Why Congress Must Define Premium Cigars
Washington, DC: Precise language is always crucial for appropriate and effective regulation. Given the significant disparities which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and other anti-tobacco groups acknowledge…
Placerville Approves Moratorium on Tobacco Businesses
Washington, DC: On April 23rd, the City Council of Placerville, California, unanimously approved an extension of a temporary urgency ordinance that imposes a moratorium on establishing new tobacco retail businesses…
CRA Board Member Tony Gomez Visits Congress
Washington, DC: On Tuesday, May 7th, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), the Congressional Cigar Caucus Co-Chairman, hosted a Cigar Policy Roundtable. The gathering was a well-attended event by members of Congress…