Virginia Bill Seeks 600 Percent Increase in Tobacco Tax
A new piece of legislation introduced into the Virginia House of Representatives is seeking a massive increase on the tax of a number of cigar…
Smoking is Over in Nebraska Today
After a lengthy court battle that went all the way to the Nebraska Supreme Court, the day has finally come for cigar stores and cigar…
Leverett, Mass. Passes Tobacco Purchase Age Increase
Two towns, one night and an increase of three years in the age to purchase tobacco products. Shortly after the nearby town of Montague passed…
Montague, Mass. Approves Tobacco Purchase Age Increase, Bans Flavored Tobacco
The town-by-town campaign in Massachusetts to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 claimed another victory last night, as the town of Montague’s board of…
New Orleans City Council to Hold First Vote On Smoking Ban Today
Today’s the day for the New Orleans City Council to hold its first vote on a proposed smoking ban that would effectively ban smoking in all public…
Washington Legislators Introduce Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
A group of legislators in Washington state has introduced a bill to the legislature that seeks to raise the minimum age to purchase or possess…
Park Smoking Ban in Victorville, Calif. Passes First Reading
A proposal to ban smoking in all city parks, sports fields, recreation areas and associated parking lots in Victorville, Calif. unanimously passed its first reading…
El Cerrito, Calif. Moving Forward With More Tobacco Policy Changes
El Cerrito, Calif. announced a number of changes to its tobacco policy last year, including banning smoking in parks, open spaces, sidewalks, multifamily housing and…
Oettinger Davidoff AG Eyes Expansion in China with New Joint Venture
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced that it has entered into a framework agreement relating to the formation of a joint venture agreement with Sparkle Roll…
Juan Ignacío Martínez Named New President of Asociación Nicaragüense De Tabacaleros
There’s a new president of the Nicaraguan Association of Tobacco Producers, and it’s the head of one of the companies most closely associated with the country….
Matilde Cigar Company Shipping Renacer Lancero
There’s a new limited edition lancero on its way to retailers, as Matilde Cigar Company is shipping its Renacer Lancero this week. The first report that the…
