Tom Johansmeyer on June 20th, 2010

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Tom Johansmeyer on May 12th, 2010

The Cigar Rights of America has had its hands full since inception, running around the country in an effort to protect our rights in all 50 states. While the battle rages on her in New York – and in many other places – we’re happy to report two victories. One’s in California, and the other’s [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on May 11th, 2010

Is another state about to fall? Louisiana is considering statewide smoking ban, according to a new Action Alert from the Cigar Right of America. The CRA has joined a coalition against the proposed prohibition that includes the Louisiana Association of Beverage Alcohol Licensees, the Louisiana Amusement Music Operators Association and the Louisiana Gaming Association. According [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on May 7th, 2010

The flavor ban in New York City is tough enough, and the state is working on a 90 percent tobacco tax as we speak. In other cities, restrictions are even more severe, and higher taxes have already been put into place. It’s different in New York, though. This is one of the largest cigar markets [...]

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