Grand Island, Neb. Approves Ordinance Allowing Cigar Bars
The central Nebraska city has approved cigar bars to be opened within city limits, provided they meet certain requirements.
17 Questions: The Premium Cigar Industry Won the FDA Lawsuit
Nearly 5,000 words on what yesterday’s major legal victory means for the premium cigar industry.
Premium Cigar Industry Beats FDA in Court, Regulations Vacated
After seven years of litigation, the premium cigar industry has won.
Biden Administration Opposes Preventing FDA From Banning Flavored Cigars, Menthol Cigarettes
The White House says Joe Biden would veto a proposal from House Republicans that would prevent FDA from banning flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
Hong Kong Considering Generational Tobacco Ban, Higher Taxes, Plain Packaging & More
Hong Kong’s Health Bureau is surveying residents on potential new tobacco regulations encompassing everything from increased tobacco taxes to nicotine limits to a generational tobacco ban.
Maine Legislators Table Flavored Tobacco Ban Bill
The second attempt to ban flavored tobacco products in the past two years once again fell short.
Golden, Colo. Passes Ban on Flavored Tobacco Sales
The ban goes into the effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Wayne, N.J. Bans Smoking at Outdoor Cafés, Restaurants
Effective next week, smoking will be banned at outdoor dining areas in Wayne Township.
Ohio Governor Again Vetoes Tobacco Preemption Clause Language
This is the second time this year that Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed language passed by the Ohio General Assembly that would have prevented cities from introducing stricter laws regarding tobacco.
House Small Business Questions FDA Regarding Proposed Flavored Tobacco Ban
Rep. Dan Meusuer, R-Pa., one of the cigar industry’s most vocal defenders is one of the signees to this letter.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont SIgns Bill Allowing New Cigar Bars
Passage of the bill will allow for up to seven cigar shops to become cigar bars provided they meet certain requirements.
