Cody Carden

Proposed “Nicotine Free Generation” Policy in Massachusetts Could Set Dangerous Nationwide Precedent

By Cody Carden / December 10, 2024

The fight to protect premium cigars and small businesses has reached a critical juncture in Massachusetts. On November 25th, Senator Jason Lewis, alongside Representatives Tommy Vitolo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian, announced…

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Massachusetts Nicotine Free Generation Policy To Go Statewide

By Cody Carden / November 27, 2024

Across the country, anti-tobacco efforts are gaining momentum, with a growing movement to impose stricter regulations on tobacco products and their use taking shape and spreading rapidly. Massachusetts serves as…

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Surgeon General’s Report Highlights Tobacco Disparities

By Cody Carden / November 27, 2024

The Surgeon General released a sweeping report on November 19th, outlining persistent disparities in tobacco use and health outcomes across the United States. The report, which builds on findings from…

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Celebrating Excellence in Premium Cigars

By Cody Carden / November 25, 2024

Cigar Aficionado has released its annual retailer survey, showcasing the best-selling premium cigar brands across America (click here to read the full article). CRA was proud to see that eight…

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Election 2024 Updates: Unified GOP Control of Congress as RFK Jr. Nominated to Lead HHS

By Cody Carden / November 15, 2024

November 15, 2024 As the final results from the 2024 Election continue to come in, Cigar Rights of America continues to provide updates on the rapidly evolving political landscape and…

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What to Expect for Premium Cigars in State Legislatures in 2025: Key Threats and Potential Protections

By Cody Carden / November 8, 2024

With the conclusion of the 2024 election, it’s now time to turn the page to what premium cigars will be up against in the states in 2025. As we look…

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Tennessee vs. Alabama: The Historic Cigar Game Tradition Continues

By Cody Carden / October 16, 2024

This weekend, one of college football’s most celebrated rivalries takes center stage as the #7 Alabama Crimson Tide roll into the Scruffy City to take on the  #11 Tennessee Volunteers…

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CRA Partners with the European Cigar Manufacturers Association Amidst Push by the European Commission’s to Expand Smoking Bans

By Cody Carden / October 1, 2024

The European market is becoming increasingly critical for the premium cigar industry, but it has now also become ground zero for the most aggressive expansions in tobacco control. As European…

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Generational Tobacco Bans Considered in Four Massachusetts Towns: CRA Responds with Opposition

By Cody Carden / October 1, 2024

Recently, four towns in Massachusetts—Peabody, Lexington, Northampton, and Medford—have explored implementing generational tobacco bans, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after a certain year, regardless…

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Lawmakers Push to Exempt Premium Cigars from FDA Oversight

By Cody Carden / September 19, 2024

Washington, DC: Congressmen Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) have officially co-sponsored HJ Res. 99, a resolution aimed at permanently exempting premium cigars from U.S. Food & Drug Administration…

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