
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…

Massachusetts’ Generational Tobacco Bans Continue To Spread
Washington, DC: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently upheld a significant bylaw enacted in Brookline, Massachusetts, known as a generational tobacco ban. This groundbreaking regulation prohibits the sale of tobacco…

The Imperative of Tax Caps for Premium Cigars
Washington, DC: When it comes to state taxation policies, few industries face as much scrutiny and inconsistency as premium cigars. As lawmakers grapple with budgetary constraints and revenue generation, the…

City considers downtown cigar lounge
Georgia: City leaders did not approve or deny a permit for a downtown cigar lounge at the council meeting Monday because there was no quorum. The mayor and one councilman…

Washington City Council approves allowing cigar bars
Missouri: The Washington City Council approved an ordinance Monday granting an exemption from its indoor smoking ban for cigar bars.

The Looming Shadow: Generational Smoking Bans and the Premium Cigar Industry
Washington, DC: The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts’ decision to uphold the town of Brookline’s decision to implement a generational smoking ban, prohibiting the sale of tobacco to anyone born…

Hawaii SB 148: The Debate Over Generational Tobacco Bans and Their Impact on Premium Cigars
Hawaii: Hawaii’s Senate Bill 148 has sparked a debate, both within the state and beyond, as it seeks to impose a generational tobacco ban. While the bill aims to reduce…