The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) State Legislative Affairs Team represents the interests of retail tobacconists in state capitols across the country on issues that impact their businesses. PCA monitors relevant state legislation, educates elected officials on the industry, and engages in legislative battles when appropriate. The state affairs team works to affect the passage of legislation that may impact the ability of retail tobacconists to operate successfully.
State Legislation (2023): Download Here
State Government Affairs Team
Joshua Habursky
Executive Director(202) 849-6045
Glynn Loope
State Advocacy Director(540) 968-0402
State News & Alerts
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California Introduces Generational Smoking Ban!
February 15, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Washington, DC – Feb. 15, 2023] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is calling on all cigar retailers, […]
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Waco Texas Reverses New Cigar Lounge Ban
January 18, 2023[Washington, DC — January 18, 2023] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) actively supported the Waco Texas City Council’s effort to […]
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California Coalition Calls for Defeat of Prop. 31
October 12, 2022In August of 2020 the State of California passed SB 793, prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco products and […]
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See more state news, alerts and updates by selecting a state from the map above or visiting our PCA News Hub.
Victories in the States
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Deeming Rule Found Arbitrary & Capricious
July 5, 2022Today United States District Court Judge Amit Mehta rendered a ruling, as part of the Premium Cigar Association’s litigation against […]
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Victories and Engagement in 2021
June 25, 2021The Premium Cigar Association in Partnership with Retail Tobacconists in the States During the course of the last six months, […]
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Tax Increase Defeated in Maine
June 17, 2021The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today commended the action by the Maine House of Representatives to defeat the proposed tobacco […]
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See more state victories at our PCA News Hub.