
Connecticut’s Crackdown on Tobacco Could Set a Dangerous National Precedent
Connecticut’s General Assembly recently saw the introduction of a set of bills that represent a troubling shift in state policy—one that could lead to some of the most restrictive tobacco…

An Overreach: How State-Level Flavor Bans Threaten More Than Just Cigars
In February, CRA reported on the introduction of sweeping flavor bans in Washington and Hawaii that were poised to do more harm than good and blurred the lines between mass-market…

Why Congress Needs to Pass the CIGAR Act
Last month, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, introduced H.R. 2111 – “Cutting the Invasive Government’s Arbitrary Regulations (CIGAR) Act”, a bill that would bring…

The Failure of Prohibition: How Massachusetts’ Flavored Tobacco Ban Fuels the Illicit Market
Efforts to curb tobacco use through prohibitionist policies have once again failed to deliver results. A recent report from a Massachusetts task force found that the illicit market for flavored…

CRA to Comment on FDA’s Proposed Nicotine Rule: A Threat to Premium Cigars and Common Sense
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is preparing our comment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), challenging its proposed rule limiting nicotine content in tobacco products (the Nicotine Rule). This…

Tariffs Imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China – EU Tariffs on the Horizon
On Monday, March 3rd, President Trump announced his intention to move forward with 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective Tuesday, March 4. Under this plan, all imports…

State-Level Tobacco Registries: A Slippery Slope for the Premium Cigar Industry
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…