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Jan 17

Indiana, Massachusetts, and Hawaii Introduce Controversial Nicotine-Free Generation Bills: A Dangerous Precedent for Tobacco Regulation

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…

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Jan 16

Federal Judge Blocks FDA’s Graphic Warning Label Rule, Citing Overreach

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,…

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Dec 24

Standing Firm: CRA’s Commitment to Stopping Massachusetts’ Generational Tobacco Ban

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…

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Dec 10

Proposed “Nicotine Free Generation” Policy in Massachusetts Could Set Dangerous Nationwide Precedent

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…

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Nov 27

Massachusetts Nicotine Free Generation Policy To Go Statewide

Across the country, anti-tobacco efforts are gaining momentum, with a growing movement to impose stricter regulations on tobacco products and their use taking shape and spreading rapidly. Massachusetts serves as…

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Nov 27

Surgeon General’s Report Highlights Tobacco Disparities

The Surgeon General released a sweeping report on November 19th, outlining persistent disparities in tobacco use and health outcomes across the United States. The report, which builds on findings from…

Nov 25

Celebrating Excellence in Premium Cigars

Cigar Aficionado has released its annual retailer survey, showcasing the best-selling premium cigar brands across America (click here to read the full article). CRA was proud to see that eight…

Nov 15

Election 2024 Updates: Unified GOP Control of Congress as RFK Jr. Nominated to Lead HHS

November 15, 2024 As the final results from the 2024 Election continue to come in, Cigar Rights of America continues to provide updates on the rapidly evolving political landscape and…

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January 17, 2025

Indiana: Add Indiana to the growing list of states and nations that are considering generational tobacco bans, prohibitions that would make it illegal for future generations to ever legally purchase a tobacco product. On Monday, State Senator Ed Charbonneau, a Republican representing the 5th District of Indiana, introduced Senate Bill No. 322, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco, an e-liquid or an electronic cigarette to any individual born after June 30, 2004.

December 18, 2024

South Carolina: The White House officially designated the Charleston Cigar Factory on East Bay as a national historic landmark. The Department of the Interior's highest recognition of historical, architectural, or archeological significance.

November 8, 2024

Washington, DC: With the conclusion of the 2024 election, it's now time to turn the page to what premium cigars will be up against in the states in 2025. As we look forward, state legislatures across the U.S. will present challenges and opportunities for the premium cigar industry. CRA remains committed to monitoring and engaging in legislative efforts, from restrictive proposals that threaten cigar rights to protective measures that defend against excessive regulations. Here's an overview of the significant issues, broken down by threats to premium cigar freedom and favorable legislation expected in the states.

October 29, 2024

Mississippi: Whenever someone asks about my workspace in Oxford, Mississippi, I have two answers. The official answer is it sits a couple of blocks from the Square, inside the Anchorage Building, a small studio amid a labyrinth of hallways and offices that houses a desk, a guitar, an espresso machine, and a few shelves of books and career keepsakes.

October 16, 2024

North Carolina: In late September, Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern United States, cutting a swath of destruction and leaving more than 250 dead across six states. No area was hit harder than North Carolina, particularly the city of Asheville, located near the Blue Ridge Mountains in the western part of the state.

October 16, 2024

Knoxville, Tn: This weekend, one of college football’s most celebrated rivalries takes center stage as the #7 Alabama Crimson Tide roll into the Scruffy City to take on the #11 Tennessee Volunteers in what’s famously known as the “Third Saturday in October.”

October 15, 2024

New York: Barclay Rex, downtown’s century-plus-old tobacco shop now located at 126 Pearl St., has an interesting namesake. “Rex was my grandfather’s dog when he was a child,” owner Vanessa Nastri told the Downtown Alliance. “The dog used to be in the store as the advertisement.

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 the Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health to grant it an exemption.

October 1, 2024

Washington, DC: The European market is becoming increasingly critical for the premium cigar industry, but it has now also become ground zero for the most aggressive expansions in tobacco control. As European nations push forward with stricter regulations, the implications for the cigar industry are profound.

October 1, 2024

Massachusetts: Recently, four towns in Massachusetts—Peabody, Lexington, Northampton, and Medford—have explored implementing generational tobacco bans, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after a certain year, regardless of their age when they reach adulthood. These types of policies are seen as part of an ongoing effort to reduce tobacco consumption, but they have raised significant concerns within the premium cigar community.

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