by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 28, 2026 | Cigar Action
Mississippi House Bill 253 would impose one of the most extreme smoking bans in the country. This bill goes far beyond traditional indoor smoking laws and would effectively eliminate cigar lounges and other adult-only establishments.If passed, HB 253 would: Ban...
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...
