Cody Carden

FDA Proposes Rule to Limit Nicotine Levels in Combustible Tobacco Products, Excludes Premium Cigars

By Cody Carden / January 21, 2025

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a groundbreaking rule that would limit nicotine levels in all combustible tobacco products—except premium cigars and hookah…

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Indiana, Massachusetts, and Hawaii Introduce Controversial Nicotine-Free Generation Bills: A Dangerous Precedent for Tobacco Regulation

By Cody Carden / January 17, 2025

In a bold and unprecedented move, Indiana, Hawaii, and Massachusetts have introduced legislation aimed at implementing a “Nicotine-Free Generation” policy, raising alarms about government overreach, economic harm, and the potential…

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Federal Judge Blocks FDA’s Graphic Warning Label Rule, Citing Overreach

By Cody Carden / January 16, 2025

In a significant decision, a federal judge in Texas has blocked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from enforcing its rule requiring graphic warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements,…

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Standing Firm: CRA’s Commitment to Stopping Massachusetts’ Generational Tobacco Ban

By Cody Carden / December 24, 2024

The push to protect premium cigars and small businesses has reached a critical stage in Massachusetts as plans have been unveiled to introduce a statewide “Nicotine Free Generation” (NFG) bill…

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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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By Cody Carden / November 27, 2024

Washington, DC: 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…

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By Cody Carden / November 25, 2024

Washington, DC: 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…

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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 Washington, DC: 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…

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By Cody Carden / November 8, 2024

Washington, DC: 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…

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