County Bans Smoking, Vaping and Toking from Beaches and Parks, With an Exception for Cigars
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…
The Continuing Battle for Cigar Rights
The legal victory vacating FDA’s authority over premium cigars last August was a monumental win for the industry. This decision was the culmination of years of dedicated advocacy and legal…
The Power of One: Why Your Voice Matters in Cigar Rights Advocacy
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 to speak…
The Futility of Tobacco Taxes: Why They Fail to Curb Smoking
Washignton, DC: For the better part of the last two decades, anti-tobacco advocates have turned their attention towards pursuing legislative endeavors that seek to implement massive tax increases on tobacco…
The Importance of a Definition: Why Congress Must Define Premium Cigars
Washington, DC: Precise language is always crucial for appropriate and effective regulation. Given the significant disparities which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and other anti-tobacco groups acknowledge…
Placerville Approves Moratorium on Tobacco Businesses
Washington, DC: On April 23rd, the City Council of Placerville, California, unanimously approved an extension of a temporary urgency ordinance that imposes a moratorium on establishing new tobacco retail businesses…
CRA Board Member Tony Gomez Visits Congress
Washington, DC: On Tuesday, May 7th, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), the Congressional Cigar Caucus Co-Chairman, hosted a Cigar Policy Roundtable. The gathering was a well-attended event by members of Congress…
Vermont’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
Washington, DC: On January 18, 2023, Vermont State Senator Virginia Lyons proposed Senate Bill 18 (S.18), which would eliminate flavored tobacco products in the state. The bill’s preamble highlighted the…
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