Greenwood, Neb. Bans Smoking in Parks
In an effort to protect children while at play, the town of Greenwood, Neb. has enacted a complete smoking ban within its parks. The use…
Nebraska Legislature Gets Competing Cigar Tax Proposals
Nebraska’s cigar tax could see some changes this legislative session as one bill seeks to more than triple it, while another seeks to place a cap…
Nebraska Legislator Introduces Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
A Nebraska state senator has introduced a bill that would make the sale of tobacco products to persons under 21-years-age illegal, as well as their possession…
Weekly News (March 28, 2016)
Cigar News AKA Solace Torpedo Heads to Delaware Cigar Caldwell Eastern Standard Maduro Gets Preview Before July Launch Caldwell Sending Long Live The King Harem…
Nebraska Tobacco Tax Dies in Committee
An attempt to increase taxes on tobacco in Nebraska has died in committee. LB1013, which would have increased taxes on cigars from 20 to 31…
Columbus, Neb. Makes City Parks Tobacco-Free
The city council in Columbus, Neb. unanimously passed an ordinance making the majority of the city’s parks tobacco free on Tuesday night, specifically focusing on…
Weekly News (Jan. 25, 2016)
Cigar News Diana Silvius Passes Away — The legendary former owner of Up Down Cigar and former RTDA president passed away on Friday AKA Cigars Announces…
Nebraska Legislator Seeks Tobacco Store Tax
While one Nebraska legislator wants to raise the tax on tobacco products, another wants to place a flat tax on every transaction at a cigar…
Nebraska State Senator Seeks Tobacco Tax Increase
With the opening of another state’s legislative session, another elected official is seeking an increase in tobacco taxes. This time, it’s Nebraska State Senator Mike…
Bellevue, Neb. Rejects Parks Smoking Ban
It was close, but the city council of Nebraska’s oldest city decided that smokers could keep lighting up in city parks on Monday. The council…
