Smoke Signals: Placerville’s Urgency Ordinance and the Future of Tobacco Regulation
On April 23rd, the City Council of Placerville, California, unanimously approved an extension of a temporary urgency ordinance that imposes a moratorium on establishing new tobacco retail businesses within the…
CRA Board Member Tony Gomez Is Featured Speaker at Congressional Cigar Caucus Meeting
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 and featured…
Unintended Consequences Threatens Public Health Amidst Regulatory Efforts
Despite concerted global efforts to curb tobacco use through regulatory policies, the proliferation of illicit tobacco products via underground markets presents a significant challenge to public health and law enforcement…
Vermont’s S.18 & Maine’s LD 1215: Premium Cigars and the Flavored Tobacco Debate
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 detrimental effects…