by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 9, 2026 | Cigar Action
I am writing to you as a constituent, a small business owner, and a licensed premium cigar tobacconist in your district to express my opposition to SB 2509. My business serves adult consumers and operates in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws....
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 9, 2026 | Cigar Action
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering so-called “Nicotine Free Generation” legislation through S. 2888 and H. 2562, a modern attempt at prohibition that would impose a permanent, generational smoking ban. This one-size-fits-all policy ignores clear...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 9, 2026 | Cigar Action
New Jersey lawmakers are considering NJ AB1035, a commonsense bill that would create a narrow exemption to the state’s indoor smoking ban for cigar nights held at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities. These events are limited, well-regulated, and...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 3, 2026 | Cigar Action
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a massive tax increase that would directly impact premium cigar consumers across the state. Governor Dan McKee’s FY2027 Executive Budget (H. 7127) proposes a 100% increase on the premium cigar tax by raising the per-cigar tax cap...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 3, 2026 | Cigar Action
Nebraska lawmakers are considering LB1238, a bill that would raise the state excise tax on premium cigars from 20 percent to 30 percent. That is a 50 percent tax increase on cigars, and it would hit small businesses, consumers, and local economies hard. This proposal...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 29, 2026 | Cigar Action
Hawaii lawmakers are considering SB 2384, a bill that would prohibit the retail sale of flavored nicotine products, including flavored cigars beginning January 1, 2027. This proposal targets adult consumers and the small businesses that serve them. Flavored cigars are...
