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.
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.
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.
MGM Grand Detroit bringing back indoor smoking
Michigan: MGM Grand Detroit is bringing back its indoor smoking policy for some parts of the casino.
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…
Virginia bill seeks to lower cigar tax rate
Virginia: Virginia lawmakers could consider a bill aiming to reduce the tax rate on cigars after the General Assembly convenes in January.
Council moves to further restrict outdoor smoking
California: Over the years, Santa Monica has sought to restrict the places where lighting up is allowed, placing various prohibitions on smoking in areas like elevators, parks, the Pier, public…
Sherman City Council approves two cigar lounges for downtown
Texas: Downtown Sherman is adding two swanky storefronts to its collection of businesses, both offering almost the same thing.