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Dec 06

Lone cigar bar in Minneapolis fighting to stay open amid potential tobacco regulations

Minnesota: The City of Minneapolis is taking aim at a tobacco loophole which would force its only cigar bar to close. The city council is set to vote this week…

Nov 29

Florida Contemplates Outdoor Smoking Ban: Balancing Public Health and Personal Freedoms

Florida: Continuing the trend of implementing outdoor smoking bans across public spaces, Florida Representative Marie Woodson (D) introduced a measure in the state legislature on November 16th to prohibit smoking…

Nov 14

City Approves Ban on Cigarettes and Vaping in Public Parks

Florida: Winter Park became one of 25 Florida cities to ban smoking and vaping in public parks, beaches and leisure areas. But not all forms of smoking are prohibited.

Nov 01

Celebrating 15 Years of Cigar Rights of America A Puff of Freedom

Washington, DC: In the Summer of 2007, the premium cigar industry gathered for its annual trade show in Houston, Texas, preparing to launch new products, make purchases for the year,…

Oct 17

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA RAISES TOBACCO TAX

Alaska: Earlier this week, the Fairbanks City Council voted to raise the city’s tax on tobacco products from 8 percent to 20 percent of the wholesale price, a move that…

Oct 12

New bill would allow new cigar bars to open, launching fears over indoor smoking

Wisconsin: Newly proposed legislation could soon allow more cigar bars to open in Wisconsin, nearly 15 years after the state passed a law to make indoor spaces smoke free.

Oct 04

Wisconsin Introduces Bill Allowing For New Cigar Bars

Wisconsin: The Badger State is following the lead of other states nationwide by aiming to make cigar smoking more accessible to enthusiasts. Last week, a new bill was introduced in…

Sep 14

Mehta Decision Provides CRA Support on the Hill

By Cody Carden – 9/14/2023 On August 9, 2023, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta fundamentally altered the tobacco regulation landscape when he struck down all U.S. Food & Drug Administration…

Jul 13

Potential cigar bar moving in positive direction in Grand Island

Nebraska: At Tuesday night’s city council meeting in Grand Island, the topic of a cigar bar coming to the city was discussed. In order for the bar to be able…

Jul 13

Smoking Banned At Sarasota County Beaches, Parks

Florida: Smoking is no longer allowed at Sarasota County-owned public beaches and parks. Sarasota County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an ordinance banning the smoking of cigarettes and filtered…