CRA Updates
As several state legislatures conclude their 2026 sessions, recent developments in Rhode Island and Alaska underscore the importance of continued engagement on issues affecting premium cigars. While Rhode Island lawmakers…
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For nearly two decades, premium cigar retailers have served as one of the strongest pillars of support for Cigar Rights of America. Beyond introducing consumers to premium cigars and fostering…
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Introduction The global momentum behind Nicotine-Free Generation (NFG) policies continues to accelerate. Following the Maldives and the United Kingdom’s adoption of a generational tobacco ban earlier this year, Thailand has…
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On June 1st, the Illinois General Assembly approved a $56 billion state budget that included significant changes to the state’s cigar tax structure. The legislation, Senate Bill 3019 (SB 3019),…
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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88), who represents portions of Westchester County including Scarsdale, Bronxville, and parts of New Rochelle and White Plains, has introduced Assembly Bill A11509, a Generational Tobacco Ban…
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On June 1st, Belgium was expected to fully implement new plain packaging requirements for tobacco products, including cigars. However, in a notable development for the premium cigar industry, the Belgian…
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As the premium cigar industry continues to navigate the post-Mehta regulatory landscape, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) remains actively engaged across multiple federal policy fronts to ensure that the legal…
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This month, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) attended the 2026 Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) annual conference, an important gathering that brings together federal regulators, public health officials, legal…
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Earlier this month, the Oregon Supreme Court issued a significant ruling upholding Washington County’s flavored tobacco ban, marking one of the most consequential state-level tobacco control decisions in recent years.…
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Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Allows Trump Section 122 Tariffs to Remain in Effect During Appeal
On May 12th, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling temporarily pausing last week’s decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), which had…
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