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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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