Harrison Clark

NY’s cigarette tax would be highest in nation under governor’s plan

By Harrison Clark / February 7, 2023

New York: New York state’s proposed budget would have it leading the nation when it comes to a cigarette tax.

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Mexico imposes one of world’s strictest anti-smoking laws

By Harrison Clark / February 6, 2023

International: One of the World’s strictest anti-tobacco laws has been imposed in Mexico, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches and parks.

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North Dakota House advances bill to legalize cigar lounges

By Harrison Clark / January 30, 2023

North Dakota: A bill to legalize cigar lounges in North Dakota has cleared its first hurdle, but similar legislation has turned to ash in previous years.

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Greeley to consider permitting cigar bars

By Harrison Clark / January 25, 2023

Colorado: The Greeley City Council will consider tonight whether to permit cigar bars in the community.

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Bill introduced to allow cigars in ND lounges and bars

By Harrison Clark / January 21, 2023

North Dakota: You haven’t been able to smoke indoors in North Dakota for 10 years. But a bill introduced at the Legislature would change that.

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Tampa honors man who built city’s first cigar factory, Ignacio Haya

By Harrison Clark / January 19, 2023

Florida: One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had…

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Cigar Tax War In The Wyoming Senate; Bill Moves Forward

By Harrison Clark / January 17, 2023

Wyoming: Cigars in Wyoming are taxed at 20% of wholesale cost at the time of purchase, a rule the state’s premium cigar industry says has created an uneven playing field.

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Waco poised to reverse ban on cigar, hookah smoking lounges

By Harrison Clark / January 13, 2023

Texas: Waco may soon allow new hookah bars and cigar lounges, reversing a ban in place almost eight years and raising concern from the American Cancer Society.

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Wyoming lawmakers endorse steep tax cut for cigars

By Harrison Clark / January 13, 2023

Wyoming: A state legislative committee advanced a bill Thurs. Jan 12 that would dramatically reduce the tax on cigars. It now heads to the senate floor.

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MGM Grand Detroit bringing back indoor smoking

By Harrison Clark / December 29, 2022

Michigan: MGM Grand Detroit is bringing back its indoor smoking policy for some parts of the casino.

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