Victories and Engagement in 2021

The Premium Cigar Association in Partnership with Retail Tobacconists in the States During the course of the last six months, the Premium Cigar Association has been engaged with nation’s retail tobacconists as the industry confronted a diverse slate of issues during...

Tax Increase Defeated in Maine

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today commended the action by the Maine House of Representatives to defeat the proposed tobacco tax increase, that would have increased the tax on premium cigars to 86% of the wholesale price.  PCA also recognized the efforts...

The Trojan Horse of Youth Access

This year during legislative sessions in Montana and North Dakota, members introduced bills to permit cigar bars or lounges, as exemptions to their clean air act statutes. Before the story goes further, it’s important to note that this is a model for others across the...

Two Anti-Tobacco Bills Defeated in Kentucky

This week two anti-tobacco bills failed upon adjournment in the Kentucky legislature. Both bills (SB 258 and HB 147) were opposed by the Premium Cigar Association and a coalition of retailers, employees, consumers, and manufacturers who stepped up to voice...

PCA Launches New Members-Only Product HUB

[Washington, DC, March 27, 2021] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today that it is launching a brand new online platform for manufacturers to offer special deals, limited edition cigars, and PCA exclusives direct to PCA retail members. The PCA...