CRA Updates

In recent weeks, state legislatures across the country have been introducing bills to establish or expand tobacco product registries, with a focus on electronic cigarettes and vapor products. While these…

In early 2025, Washington state and Hawaii introduced sweeping flavor ban legislation that poses a serious threat to the premium cigar industry. While intended to eliminate flavored tobacco products, these…

Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has been hard at work fighting against Generational Tobacco Ban (GTB) policies since they were first introduced at the state level in 2023. While GTB…

In a significant development for the premium cigar industry, the Trump Administration has taken steps to ease regulatory pressures by halting key proposed rules. The Administration has moved both the…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…