by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 27, 2026 | Cigar Action
We are writing to alert you to a serious proposal in Rhode Island that could significantly impact premium cigar consumers and the local cigar retail community. Governor Dan McKee’s FY2027 Executive Budget includes a proposal to dramatically increase the premium cigar...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 23, 2026 | Cigar Action
Iowa lawmakers are considering SF2051, a bill that would eliminate smoking in Iowa casinos. Casinos are adult-only venues. Patrons choose to enter them knowing they involve legal adult activities such as gaming and alcohol. Smoking is also a legal adult choice, and...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 22, 2026 | Cigar Action
Mississippi lawmakers are considering House Bill 758, a proposal that would increase the state cigar tax from 15% to 22.5%, a 50% tax hike on premium cigars! This significant increase would harm small businesses across Mississippi, many of which...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 20, 2026 | Cigar Action
Governor Dan McKee’s FY2027 Executive Budget includes an extreme 300 percent increase on the premium cigar tax, raising the cap from $0.50 to $2.00 per cigar. This proposal would seriously harm premium cigar retailers, their employees, and consumers across...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 16, 2026 | Cigar Action
Washington HB 2382 has just been introduced and would increase the cigar tax cap from $0.65 to $0.85 per cigar. That is more than a 30 percent tax increase on premium cigars.This proposal would directly raise costs for small businesses, reduce consumer demand, and...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 16, 2026 | Cigar Action
Washington HB 6129 has been introduced and would completely remove the tax cap on premium cigars. If passed, this bill would subject cigars to a tax rate of 90%! This proposal is effectively a ban by taxation. A tax rate this high would devastate small cigar...
