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Feb 07

NY’s cigarette tax would be highest in nation under governor’s plan

New York: New York state’s proposed budget would have it leading the nation when it comes to a cigarette tax.

Jan 30

North Dakota House advances bill to legalize cigar lounges

North Dakota: A bill to legalize cigar lounges in North Dakota has cleared its first hurdle, but similar legislation has turned to ash in previous years.

Jan 25

Greeley to consider permitting cigar bars

Colorado: The Greeley City Council will consider tonight whether to permit cigar bars in the community.

Jan 21

Bill introduced to allow cigars in ND lounges and bars

North Dakota: You haven’t been able to smoke indoors in North Dakota for 10 years. But a bill introduced at the Legislature would change that.

Jan 17

Cigar Tax War In The Wyoming Senate; Bill Moves Forward

Wyoming: Cigars in Wyoming are taxed at 20% of wholesale cost at the time of purchase, a rule the state’s premium cigar industry says has created an uneven playing field.

Jan 13

Waco poised to reverse ban on cigar, hookah smoking lounges

Texas: Waco may soon allow new hookah bars and cigar lounges, reversing a ban in place almost eight years and raising concern from the American Cancer Society.

Jan 13

Wyoming lawmakers endorse steep tax cut for cigars

Wyoming: A state legislative committee advanced a bill Thurs. Jan 12 that would dramatically reduce the tax on cigars. It now heads to the senate floor.

Dec 29

MGM Grand Detroit bringing back indoor smoking

Michigan: MGM Grand Detroit is bringing back its indoor smoking policy for some parts of the casino.

Dec 27

The Provisions of California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban

California: Although the bill to ban flavored tobacco was enacted in September 2020, Senate Bill 793 by Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) took effect on December 21, 2022. That is because the…