Cody Carden
Proposed “Nicotine Free Generation” Policy in Massachusetts Could Set Dangerous Nationwide Precedent
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…
Read MoreAcross 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreCigar 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…
Read MoreNovember 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…
Read MoreWith 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…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreRecently, 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…
Read MoreWashington, 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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