by PCA | Oct 4, 2023 | Advocacy, Press Releases, Regulations
Washington, D.C., 10-4-2023 — Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) went on record opposing the United Kingdom’s proposed generational smoking ban, asserting that it will have detrimental effects on the premium cigar industry and the cultural heritage...
by PCA | Oct 3, 2023 | Advocacy, State News
This week, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) endorsed new legislation that would allow cigar bars in Wisconsin for the first time since 2009. Assembly Bill 451 removes the date, June 3, 2009, by which a “tobacco bar” had to be in business in order to operate as a...
by PCA | Oct 2, 2023 | Advocacy, Regulations
For too long, the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has been allowed to step on the toes of its regulatory peers to the detriment of good governance and sound policy. Thankfully, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy demands recognition of its...
by PCA | Oct 2, 2023 | Advocacy, Regulations
In September 2023, Congress introduced the CARE For Moms Act, a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing healthcare services for expecting and new mothers. However, it is crucial for our industry stakeholders to be aware that this act also proposes substantial tax...
by PCA | Sep 19, 2023 | Reviews
Reviewing a cigar dubbed The Soul of Fire can be a bit daunting. The implication is that it is going to be a powerhouse of a smoke, leaving the palate ablaze and begging for relief! Thankfully this was not the case with Plasencia’s third offering from their...
