by PCA | Jun 26, 2020 | Advocacy, Federal News, Resources
Download a PDF version: PCA Supporting the American Consumer As the national discussion shifts toward re-opening of the economy, it is critical to support consumers who participate in face-to-face retail transactions. Whether motivated by personal or business demands,...
by PCA | Jun 9, 2020 | Advocacy, Regulations, Resources, State News
The Tennessee General Assembly is considering two identical bills that would increase taxes on premium cigars in Tennessee. Rep. Bo Mitchell introduced HB 1213 and Senator Sara Kyle introduced SB 946, which would Increases the tax rate on all other tobacco products...
by PCA | Jun 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Federal News, Resources
Yesterday evening, the Senate passed a Paycheck Protection Program reform bill (PPP Flexibility Act) that previously cleared the House of Representatives. The bill will quickly be sent to the President for signature. The reforms included in this bill have provisions...
by PCA | Jun 1, 2020 | Advocacy, Federal News, Resources
The Premium Cigar Association representing 3,000+ retail tobacconists, 30,000 employees, 250+ premium cigar manufactures, and millions of consumers express support for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (H.R. 7011) introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney. H.R. 7011 is...
by PCA | May 27, 2020 | Advocacy, Resources
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), representing 3,000+ retail tobacconists, 30,000 employees, 250+ premium cigar manufacturers, and millions of consumers across the country, recognizes the extreme financial difficulties placed on our industry in the wake of...
by PCA | May 27, 2020 | Advocacy, Resources
Across the country, COVID-19 has decimated small businesses in nearly every industry —limiting sales, requiring new protocols, shuttering stores, and resulting in droves of people heading to the unemployment line. The Federal government has provided several beneficial...