Posts Tagged ‘Federal Legislation’
The Imperative of Tax Caps for Premium Cigars
Washington, DC: When it comes to state taxation policies, few industries face as much scrutiny and inconsistency as premium cigars. As lawmakers grapple with budgetary constraints and revenue generation, the…
Read MoreThe Looming Shadow: Generational Smoking Bans and the Premium Cigar Industry
Washington, DC: The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts’ decision to uphold the town of Brookline’s decision to implement a generational smoking ban, prohibiting the sale of tobacco to anyone born…
Read MoreCRA Announces New Executive Director, Mike Copperman
Virginia – The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization’s new executive director. This decision comes after an extensive search…
Read MoreSenators Call for FDA Action on Tobacco Harm Reduction
Washington, DC: United States Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Rand Paul (R-KY) joined forces in a bipartisan appeal to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center…
Read MoreResolution to Exempt Premium Cigars
Washington, DC: A resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would remove the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to regulate premium cigars, according to Halfwheel. Cigar Rights of America (CRA)…
Read MoreHouse Resolution Introduced To Exempt Premium Cigars From FDA Regulation
Washington, DC: While the cigar industry awaits to see whether a federal appeals court will uphold a ruling that mostly prevents FDA from regulating “premium cigars,” a new resolution has been introduced…
Read MoreCelebrating 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,…
Read MoreMehta 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…
Read More30 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
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