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Waco Texas Reverses New Cigar Lounge Ban
[Washington, DC — January 18, 2023] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) actively supported the Waco Texas City Council’s effort to […]
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Premium Cigar Association, Two Day Policy Summit
On November 16th and 17th, the Premium Cigar Association hosted the 2nd Annual Policy Summit, with Day 1 centered around […]
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PCA Presents to Reagan Udall Foundation: Recommends Changes to FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products
[Washington, DC — Oct 24, 2022] Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) presented to the Reagan Udall Foundation’s Independent Expert […]
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PCA’s Commitment to International Engagement
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is committed to defending and promoting premium cigar and pipe tobacco retailers and manufacturers around […]
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A Victory on the Field Deserves to Be Remembered…with a Great Cigar
As we approach the college football rivalry game of Alabama v. Tennessee, it is timely to bring up the tradition […]
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PayPal is a ‘TOS’ Up on Premium Cigar Sales
Private companies putting up barriers is the new frontier for anti-tobacco rules. Big business wants to control what you can […]
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PCA Position Statement on Pipe Tobacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is committed to defending premium cigars and pipe tobacco from legislative and regulatory overreach. Although […]
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Government Affairs Update [September 2022]
See below for recent news and updates from the PCA’s Government Affairs team. New Tobacco Compliance Webinar Available for Retailers […]
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2022 Retail Tobacconist Guide to Holiday Readiness: Top Tips for Slaying the Season!
A new season is coming, and if you’re in the retail game, you know I’m not just talking about Fall. […]
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PCA Summer of Events
In Washington DC, August is typically referred to as a recess period when Congress is out. While it signifies time […]
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PCA Attends BCAA’s Smoke at the Creek Cigar Festival
This past weekend the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) was invited to join the Boutique Cigar Association of America for their […]
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Oral Arguments: Case Notes
Following oral arguments conducted on May 23rd, 2022 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in […]
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Clearing the Smoke—What’s Really Behind FDA’s Proposed Flavor Rule
In a country where consumers have to be 21 years or older to even purchase tobacco, how do activists justify […]
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PCA Launches International Diplomatic Premium Cigar Policy Roundtable in London
Under the theme “Education and Private-Public sector collaboration: Essential to protect, nurture and develop the artisanal premium cigar industry”, the […]
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Let’s Not Candy Coat the Situation
The words “government” and “common sense” are not often used in the same sentence and being the target of legislation […]
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PCA on the Subject of Responsible Marketing
Our industry’s greatest argument against overregulation is that we do not fall into the scope of concerns levied against most […]
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Hearing Preparation Toolkit for PCA Members
The Basics Hearings are a tool used by the state and federal legislatures to engage with the public, specifically with […]
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New Zealand’s proposed tobacco restrictions might be closer to US shores than you think
The prohibitionist movement in different industries has taken many forms throughout the last 100 years. In 1922, the United States […]
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PCA’s 2021 Government Affairs Highlights: No New Taxes
federal 2021 was a strong year for the Premium Cigar Association’s advocacy efforts and the support of its membership. Consumers, […]
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2021 Retail Tobacconist Guide to Holiday Readiness
While it may be late in the year, it is never too late to start planning for the holiday shopping […]
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PCA Announces First Ever International Policy Summit
Thurs, September 30, 2021, Washington, DC —On October 6, 2021, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) will hold a virtual International […]
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How the HUGE Tax Increase Would Affect Your Business
There are several key takeaways from the proposed tax increase being circulated in Congress for PCA retail members. Going from $0.40 […]
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5 Steps for Retailers to Get Consumers Involved to Ax the Tax
The proposed tax increase under consideration in Congress could see tax increases in excess of 1000% for premium cigars and […]
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Meeting on Main Street: A Resource to Hosting Legislators in Your Stores
Traditionally, the U.S. Congress will adjourn from the beginning of August to Labor Day to for what is commonly known […]
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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, […]
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Top 20 Premium Cigar Policy Issues Briefs
Federal Tax – Large Cigar/Small Cigar/Pipe Tobacco Excise Tobacco excise is a significant source of revenue for the Federal Government, […]
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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 […]
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How to Start a Cigar Shop in Your State
DISCLAIMER: The information found below is for informational purposes only, we are not providing legal advice and, do not claim […]
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From the Field & Farms: Notes from Nicaragua
It is an honor to talk to policymakers about premium cigars to protect small businesses brick and mortar retailers and […]
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PCA Urges Congress to Fix PPP Tax Loophole
PCA Executive Director Scott Pearce and President John Anderson sent a letter to Congress today urging them to take action […]
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The Aftermath of the 2020 Elections
As we prepare the next two to four years, we look forward to building strong relationships with the new administration […]
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2020 Post-Election Analysis: Ballot Initiatives
This election cycle featured two tobacco tax increases and a minimum wage increase. All three of these measures passed. The […]
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Educating Policymakers on The Nuances of Premium Cigars
From Capitol Hill to State Legislatures to the Food & Drug Administration, 2020 was a monumental year for differentiating premium […]
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Update on PPP Loan Information and Forgiveness
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and US Department of Treasury released an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Paycheck Protection […]
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Veiled State Threats to Premium Tobacco
Tobacco control policy has had dramatic shifts over the past few years and these shifts have exacerbated over recent months […]
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Cash Strapped States and The Politics of Distraction…Prepare Now, to Fight off 2021 Threats
By: Glynn Loope, Executive Director, Cigar Rights of America & Josh Habursky, Director of Government Affairs, Premium Cigar Association No […]
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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 […]
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Small Business Recovery Over Regulation
Across the country, COVID-19 has decimated small businesses in nearly every industry —limiting sales, requiring new protocols, shuttering stores, and […]
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Temporary Liability Protection During COVID-19
The following message was sent to Congressional Staff expressing PCA’s policy position on Temporary Liability Protections during COVID-19 based on […]
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COVID-19 Sanitation & Hygiene Guide for Retail Tobacconists
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, retailers should have procedures and supplies in place to encourage proper hand and […]
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Generate Revenue During COVID-19: Short-Term Strategies for PCA Retailers
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact on individuals, businesses, and our economy as a whole. During these […]
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Digitizing Your Brick and Mortar Business in the Wake of COVID-19: A Guide for PCA Retailers
As we continue to adjust to a new way of life amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, brick and […]
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Fighting the Bigger Smaller Battles
As the cigar industry copes with the effects of nationwide, state mandated shutdowns, it might be time to look to […]
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Capitalizing on Curbside Pickup: FAQs for PCA Retailers
Across the country, retail tobacconists are grappling with uncertainty. State and local governments have imposed restrictions on movement, impeding commerce […]
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Nationwide List of Premium Tobacco Retail Options during COVID-19
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 and social distancing, some premium tobacco stores and lounges have been forced to close […]
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A TSA Guide for Cigar Enthusiasts
I’m a seasoned traveler. I left the hotel with plenty of time. I’m TSA Pre-Check approved. I even bought the […]
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We Are Here for You
As a new year begins, so does the start of legislative sessions across the United States. State capitols are teeming […]
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State of the States Update
In 2019, your state government relations team tracked 900 state bills! This year, we are expecting even more tobacco bill […]
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