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Jan 21

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATOR FILES BILL TO INCREASE STATE’S TOBACCO TAX

Mississippi: A bill introduced into the Mississippi House of Representatives this week is seeking to raise the state’s tobacco taxes from 15 percent of the wholesale price to 22.5 percent.

Jan 12

MASSIVE CIGAR TAX HIKE PROPOSED IN NEW MEXICO

New Mexico: A new bill introduced in the New Mexico House of Representatives would dramatically increase the cost of cigars by more than tripling the tax on large cigars. H.B.…

Nov 19

NORTH CAROLINA CIGAR TAX CAP SIGNED INTO LAW

North Carolina: Beginning July 1, 2022, cigar shoppers in North Carolina will likely begin to see lower prices for the cigars they buy.

Nov 16

30 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FORM CONGRESSIONAL CIGAR CAUCUS

Washington, DC: Earlier this month, the Congressional Cigar Caucus Caucus was approved as a Congressional Member Organization, better known as a caucus. The effort is being led by Rep. Dan…

Nov 15

Hookah, Premium Cigars Exempted From Proposed Denver Flavored Tobacco Ban

Colorado: While a Denver City Council committee will soon vote on a proposed flavored tobacco and vaping products ban, hookah lounges and premium cigars are no longer on the chopping…

Nov 05

Michigan Tobacco Tax Cap Approved by Governor

Michigan: A major victory took place yesterday morning just before 10 am in the Great Lake state when governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4485, which preserves Michigan’s 50-cent state…

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Sep 07

How to Take Action for Your Cigar Rights

Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is the first and only grassroots, consumer-based public advocacy group fighting to protect cigar enthusiasts’ rights. The group focuses on updating the community, shop owners…