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In Wake of Record Drought, Houston Bans Park Smoking
Last Friday, Annise Parker signed an executive order to temporarily ban park smoking in an attempt to prevent any further forest fires from occurring in Houston, which is enduring …
Fight to Prevent FDA Cigar Regulation Gets a Boost
On August 1, Florida Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, a Democrat and Republican respectively, introduced Senate bill 1461, otherwise known as the "Traditional Cigar Manufacturin…
St. Louis Tobacconists Under Fire
The right to light up in St. Louis cigar shops could once again come under legislative scrutiny, a mere six months after a countywide smoking ban took effect.
Mass. Governor Rejects Cigar Bar Preservation Measure
Boston cigar bars are back in the firing line. A provision attached to the Massachusetts state budget that sought to protect cigar bars from being closed or unfairly restricted by …
Texas Fails to Pass Smoking Ban—Twice
Twice nanny state lawmakers in Texas attempted to pass a statewide smoking ban in the most recent legislative session, and twice they failed.
New York Cigar Tax Cap Bill Falls Short
The New York State Assembly closed its 2011 session before it could vote on a bill that called for the state excise tax on a single premium cigar to be capped at one dollar.
Nevada Relaxes Smoking Ban for Bars, Taverns
Cigar rights enthusiasts in Nevada can rejoice as the right for bar patrons to smoke with their meal has been reinstituted.
Senate Saves California Tobacconists from Smoking Expansion Bill
California's smoking ban will likely be expanding soon, but to the relief of premium cigar retailers, their shops remain safe, for now.