Cigar News

West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Casino Asks for Exemption From County’s Smoking Ban

By Harrison Clark / October 8, 2024

West Virginia: Kanawha County, West Virginia, prohibits smoking in most indoor public areas and workplaces. Mardi Gras Casino and Resort believes that is hurting its business and has appealed to…

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FDA Makes Opening Arguments In Appeal to Regulate Premium Cigars

By Harrison Clark / September 16, 2024

Federal: It seemed to be a good day in court for the cigar industry this morning, or rather a difficult one for the FDA. The Food & Drug Administration made…

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County Bans Smoking, Vaping and Toking from Beaches and Parks, With an Exception for Cigars

By Harrison Clark / September 3, 2024

Florida: Mirroring Flagler Beach, which passed a similar ordinance two years ago, the Flagler County Commission today approved on first reading a prohibition on smoking or vaping in any public park…

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Red Auerbach once explained why he started smoking victory cigars

By Harrison Clark / September 3, 2024

Massachusetts: Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach was known for winning, and his name was also synonymous with “victory cigar” for his habit of lighting one up when the games he was…

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Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Mehta Decision: A Monumental Victory for Premium Cigars

By Cody Carden / August 6, 2024

Washington, DC: On August 9, 2023, the premium cigar industry experienced a groundbreaking victory when U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta vacated all U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations…

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Generational Tobacco Bans: A Growing Focus in the US & Worldwide

By Cody Carden / July 24, 2024

Massachusetts: As the concept of generational tobacco bans gain momentum across the country and the globe, the debate continues to intensify over their impact on public health, personal freedoms, and…

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Supreme Court Rulings Signal New Era for Federal Regulatory Power: Implications for the Premium Cigar Industry

By Mike Copperman / July 12, 2024

Washington, DC: In the final days of its blockbuster 2024 term, the Supreme Court released two significant decisions on Executive Agencies’ regulatory power: Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Corner Post…

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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference

By Cody Carden / June 28, 2024

Washington, DC: Earlier today, the Supreme Court published their decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, a case which significantly curtails the power of federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration…

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The Power of One: Why Your Voice Matters in Cigar Rights Advocacy

By Cody Carden / June 25, 2024

Washington, DC: In the realm of advocacy, every individual voice can be a powerful catalyst for change. For those of us who cherish the art of enjoying cigars, the need…

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By Cody Carden / June 25, 2024

Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about premium cigar tobacco, but the Commonwealth’s role in the tobacco industry reaches back to…

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