by PCA | Dec 7, 2020 | Advocacy, Federal News, Press Releases
PCA Executive Director Scott Pearce and President John Anderson sent a letter to Congress today urging them to take action to fix the PPP tax loophole that would cost small businesses upwards of $120 billion in lost deductions and would prevent PCA members from...
by PCA | Nov 13, 2020 | Federal News, State News
Written by Ryan M. Parada, PCA Research Assistant; Edited by Erin R Holland and Joshua Habursky | November 13, 2020 As we prepare the next two to four years, we look forward to building strong relationships with the new administration and all members of the...
by PCA | Nov 13, 2020 | Press Releases
Washington, DC, November 13, 2020 — To meet the demands, challenges, and opportunities for both federal and state advocacy, the PCA is making several strategic shifts to bolster overall government affairs effectiveness. These changes have gradually begun early...
by PCA | Nov 11, 2020 | Federal News, Resources, State News
This election cycle featured two tobacco tax increases and a minimum wage increase. All three of these measures passed. The specifics are outlined below: Florida Minimum Wage Voters in Florida raised its minimum wage to $15 an hour by steps through 2026 —...
by PCA | Oct 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Regulations
From Capitol Hill to State Legislatures to the Food & Drug Administration, 2020 was a monumental year for differentiating premium cigars from other tobacco products. In 2019, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) took on an aggressive campaign, meeting with nearly...