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Celebrating the Art of Premium Cigars on May 31st
As the World Health Organization (WHO) gears up for ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on May 31st, it is important to shine a...
The Promise of American Prosperity: The Premium Cigar Industry
President Biden’s recent proclamation on World Trade Week emphasizes the importance of trade in building an economy...
Governor of Montana and State Legislature Approve Cigar Tax Cap
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in partnership with its member tobacconists of Montana in the Montana Cigar...
State Victories in 2023
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is dedicated to brick-and-mortar premium tobacconists’ current and...
PCA Announces Launch of Diplomatic Cigar Corps
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce the creation of the Diplomatic Cigar...
Cigar Caucus Co-Chairs Press FDA for Action on NASEM’s Recommendations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Washington DC – The Premium Cigar Association commends Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA) and...
How to Submit a Public Comment on Federal Regulations
Submitting a public comment on a proposed regulation is an important way to make your voice heard and influence public...
PCA Testifies Today Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), represented by Deputy Executive Director/Head of Government Affairs Joshua...
PCA and CRA Applaud North Dakota’s Passing of HB 1229
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) celebrate the passage...
PCA Applauds Governor Grisham’s Veto of Harmful Cigar Tax Increase in New Mexico
Washington, D.C. – The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today expressed its appreciation to Governor Michelle Lujan...
Idaho Retail Tobacconists and PCA Announce Passage of New Tax Cap
H.B. 330, Passes the Legislature, and is Signed by the Governor Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) in...
Educate Before you Regulate
Dr. Robert Califf, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recently testified before the U.S....
PCA Position Statement and Background on Tax Caps
PCA Position/Strategy The Premium Cigar Association is actively working with state associations, retailers, and...
PCA Position Statement on FDA’s Proposed New Requirements for Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practices
The Premium Cigar Association has completed its initial analysis of the Proposed Rule for Tobacco product...
PCA Submits Recommendations to OIRA
The Premium Cigar Association submitted a comment to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs...
Goals and Tactics of the Anti-Tobacco Groups
The premium cigar and pipe tobacco industries have long been targets of organizations seeking to restrict or eliminate...
CTP’s Response to the Reagan-Udall Foundation Report
The Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has responded to the recommendations of an independent expert panel facilitated...
What are we up against?
Bloomberg Philanthropies recently donated another $420 Million “to reduce” tobacco use globally. Since 2005 the...
California Introduces Generational Smoking Ban!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Washington, DC – Feb. 15, 2023] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is calling on all...
Waco Texas Reverses New Cigar Lounge Ban
[Washington, DC — January 18, 2023] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) actively supported the Waco Texas City...
PCA Launches First International Grassroots Campaign in Canada
[Washington, DC — Dec 19, 2022] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce the launch of its first...
Premium Cigar Association, Two Day Policy Summit
On November 16th and 17th, the Premium Cigar Association hosted the 2nd Annual Policy Summit, with Day 1 centered...
PCA Presents to Reagan Udall Foundation: Recommends Changes to FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products
[Washington, DC — Oct 24, 2022] Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) presented to the Reagan Udall...
PCA’s Commitment to International Engagement
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is committed to defending and promoting premium cigar and pipe tobacco retailers...