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See below for recent news and updates from the PCA’s Government Affairs team. New Tobacco Compliance Webinar Available for Retailers […]

A new season is coming, and if you’re in the retail game, you know I’m not just talking about Fall. […]

In Washington DC, August is typically referred to as a recess period when Congress is out. While it signifies time […]

This past weekend the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) was invited to join the Boutique Cigar Association of America for their […]

Following oral arguments conducted on May 23rd, 2022 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in […]

In a country where consumers have to be 21 years or older to even purchase tobacco, how do activists justify […]

Under the theme “Education and Private-Public sector collaboration: Essential to protect, nurture and develop the artisanal premium cigar industry”, the […]

The words “government” and “common sense” are not often used in the same sentence and being the target of legislation […]

Our industry’s greatest argument against overregulation is that we do not fall into the scope of concerns levied against most […]

The Basics Hearings are a tool used by the state and federal legislatures to engage with the public, specifically with […]

The prohibitionist movement in different industries has taken many forms throughout the last 100 years. In 1922, the United States […]

federal 2021 was a strong year for the Premium Cigar Association’s advocacy efforts and the support of its membership. Consumers, […]

While it may be late in the year, it is never too late to start planning for the holiday shopping […]

Thurs, September 30, 2021, Washington, DC —On October 6, 2021, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) will hold a virtual International […]

There are several key takeaways from the proposed tax increase being circulated in Congress for PCA retail members.  Going from $0.40 […]

The proposed tax increase under consideration in Congress could see tax increases in excess of 1000% for premium cigars and […]

Traditionally, the U.S. Congress will adjourn from the beginning of August to Labor Day to for what is commonly known […]

The Premium Cigar Association in Partnership with Retail Tobacconists in the States During the course of the last six months, […]

Federal Tax – Large Cigar/Small Cigar/Pipe Tobacco Excise Tobacco excise is a significant source of revenue for the Federal Government, […]

This year during legislative sessions in Montana and North Dakota, members introduced bills to permit cigar bars or lounges, as […]

DISCLAIMER: The information found below is for informational purposes only, we are not providing legal advice and, do not claim […]

It is an honor to talk to policymakers about premium cigars to protect small businesses brick and mortar retailers and […]

PCA Executive Director Scott Pearce and President John Anderson sent a letter to Congress today urging them to take action […]

As we prepare the next two to four years, we look forward to building strong relationships with the new administration […]

This election cycle featured two tobacco tax increases and a minimum wage increase. All three of these measures passed. The […]

From Capitol Hill to State Legislatures to the Food & Drug Administration, 2020 was a monumental year for differentiating premium […]

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and US Department of Treasury released an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Paycheck Protection […]

Tobacco control policy has had dramatic shifts over the past few years and these shifts have exacerbated over recent months […]

By: Glynn Loope, Executive Director, Cigar Rights of America & Josh Habursky, Director of Government Affairs, Premium Cigar Association No […]

As the national discussion shifts toward re-opening of the economy, it is critical to support consumers who participate in face-to-face […]

Across the country, COVID-19 has decimated small businesses in nearly every industry —limiting sales, requiring new protocols, shuttering stores, and […]

The following message was sent to Congressional Staff expressing PCA’s policy position on Temporary Liability Protections during COVID-19 based on […]

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, retailers should have procedures and supplies in place to encourage proper hand and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact on individuals, businesses, and our economy as a whole. During these […]

As we continue to adjust to a new way of life amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, brick and […]

As the cigar industry copes with the effects of nationwide, state mandated shutdowns, it might be time to look to […]

Across the country, retail tobacconists are grappling with uncertainty. State and local governments have imposed restrictions on movement, impeding commerce […]

With the rapid spread of COVID-19 and social distancing, some premium tobacco stores and lounges have been forced to close […]

I’m a seasoned traveler. I left the hotel with plenty of time. I’m TSA Pre-Check approved. I even bought the […]

As a new year begins, so does the start of legislative sessions across the United States. State capitols are teeming […]

In 2019, your state government relations team tracked 900 state bills! This year, we are expecting even more tobacco bill […]