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CRA Celebrates Historic Victory Against FDA

By Harrison Clark / August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023 Yesterday’s final decision by US District Judge Amit P. Mehta in CAA et al v FDA (plaintiffs Cigar Association of America, Cigar Rights of America, and Premium…

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Premium Cigars Score A Victory As Federal Court Rules Against FDA 

By Harrison Clark / August 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to exempt premium cigars from tobacco regulations that the Agency put in…

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Potential cigar bar moving in positive direction in Grand Island

By Harrison Clark / July 13, 2023

Nebraska: At Tuesday night’s city council meeting in Grand Island, the topic of a cigar bar coming to the city was discussed. In order for the bar to be able…

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Smoking Banned At Sarasota County Beaches, Parks

By Harrison Clark / July 13, 2023

Florida: Smoking is no longer allowed at Sarasota County-owned public beaches and parks. Sarasota County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an ordinance banning the smoking of cigarettes and filtered…

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Mandan closer to approving first cigar lounge

By Harrison Clark / July 13, 2023

North Dakota: North Dakota lawmakers have already given their blessing to allow cigar lounges throughout the state — but unfortunately, one of the first of these gathering spots can’t open…

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Connecticut Cigar Shops Now Eligible For Liquor License, Restrictions Apply

By Harrison Clark / July 3, 2023

Connecticut: More cigar smokers in the Nutmeg State will be able to order a drink and light up in the same establishment. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has officially signed SB…

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Nevada’s 50-Cent Tax Cap On Cigars Signed Into Law

By Harrison Clark / June 21, 2023

Nevada: The state best known for its sinful city and expansive natural landscapes is easing the wallets of local cigar smokers. Nevada is set to join a handful of other states that have…

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Montana Governor Signs 35 Cent Tax Cap On Cigars Into Law

By Harrison Clark / May 18, 2023

Montana: Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 122 into law on Tuesday, which calls for a 35 cent tax cap on the sale of premium cigars. Sponsored by Montana…

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Shreveport Casinos Could Soon Reintroduce Smoking as City Council Mulls Flip-Flop

By Harrison Clark / May 17, 2023

Louisiana: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Shreveport local officials in June 2020 passed Ordinance No. 51, the Smoke-Free Air Act, which extended the indoor smoking ban to casinos and bars. Previously,…

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Making Cents: cigar tax cap and rural airports fund

By Harrison Clark / April 26, 2023

Nevada: Assembly Bill 232 would reduce taxes on premium hand rolled cigars in Nevada. These cigars are defined as cigars that are wrapped fully with tobacco leaves and do not…

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