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It’s Tax Day Again and Still Unfair to the Smoker – A David Garofalo Editorial

It’s Tax Day again, and still unfair to the smoker. Another Editorial by David Garofalo The discrimination against smokers, buyers and sellers of tobacco products all began in 1794, when the secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton introduced the first ever, federal excise tax. It was on tobacco products only, and after some major modifications, Hamilton’s original proposal passed only to be repealed shortly thereafter. It was believed to have an insignificant effect on the federal budget. Even though Hamilton’s […]

April 15, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Iowa Legislature Introduces Tobacco 21 Bill

You can add Iowa to the list of states looking to enact a Tobacco 21 law. This week Senator Charles Schneider (R-West Des Moines) introduced S.F. 607. The bill was sent to the Appropriations Subcommittee who recommended amendment and passage. The bill would make it illegal for a person to sell or give tobacco products to a person under 21 years of age. It also makes it illegal for a person under 21 to possess tobacco […]

April 12, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Delaware Poised To Become Next Tobacco 21 State

In a move that has the backing of Delaware Governor, John Carney the Delaware House of Representatives approved S.B. 25 by a 25-16 vote. The move was preceded by the senate passing the same bill in mid-March by a 14-6 vote. Upon the bill being passed Governor John Carney stated, “Preventing smoking is the best thing we can do to improve the health of our state, and reduce the growth of health care costs over […]

April 12, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Illinois Governor Signs Tobacco Increase Into Law

In 2018, the state of Illinois saw the House and Senate pass a Tobacco 21 bill. That bill made it to the governor’s desk where it was vetoed. In 2019, the House and Senate once again passed a Tobacco 21 law and sent it to a new Governor. On Sunday, Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill into law which goes into effect July 1st. Illinois becomes the 10th State to to raise the tobacco purchase […]

April 8, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Drew Newman Testimony at Marco Rubio Senate Hearing in Ybor City

In a press release today, JC Newman released the testimony of Drew Newman before the Senate Hearing in Ybor City in regards to Premium Cigars and Small Business. Good afternoon Mr. Chairman and Members of Congress. In 1895, my great-grandfather, J.C. Newman, founded our family business. Four generations and 124 years later, we are the oldest, family-owned, premium cigar company in America. Here in Tampa, we proudly roll premium cigars the same way that my […]

April 8, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Miami Cigar & Co. Announces National Release of La Aurora 1985 Maduro

In a press release Miami Cigar & Company officially announced on April 8th morning that La Aurora 1985 Maduro is now available and shipping to retailers nationwide. “We are extremely excited to add 1985 to our Time Capsule lineup,” noted Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President. “Along with the 1987 Connecticut, 1903 Cameroon, and 1962 Corojo, 1985 Maduro will offer a perfect option for full-bodied cigar enthusiasts looking for an exceptional value. 1985 is definitely an every-day […]

April 8, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

US House Introduces Tobacco 21 Bill

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-4) introduced his Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT Act). The bill, co-sponsored by Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51), would raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 nationwide and increase age verification requirements for online sale of vaping products. This bill is designed to curb youth introduction to tobacco and specifically vaping products as explained in a statement released by Rep. Aderholt’s office today: “This is bipartisan legislation that builds […]

April 5, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Maryland Legislature Sends Tobacco 21 Bill To Governor

Back in February the House and Senate introduced bills to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. On March 19th, both bodies passed their respective bills but there was a difference that needed to be ironed out. That difference was wan exemption that would allow military members under the age of 21 to purchase tobacco with a military ID. Today the House amended their version of the bill allowing the exemption which is a big […]

April 3, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

United Cigar Announces El Tallo – A First of its Kind Cigar

United Cigar is introducing a first-of-its-kind cigar that has been in the works for over 5 years and they believe its time has finally come. A five-tobacco blend surrounded by a Sumatra binder and an Ecuadorian wrapper might not sound that different but El Tallois the first cigar to use all stems as the filler. El Tallo is handmade in the Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Magia Cubana by master blender Jose Dominguez. The project began as […]

April 1, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

New York Legislature Sends Tobacco 21 Bill To Governor

You can pretty much add another state to raise the tobacco purchase to 21 years old. The Tobacco 21 A558 bill which passed the Assembly by a vote of 120-26 headed over to the Senate where it passed in similar fashion. At 4:11 PM after numerous statements by legislatures, S2833 was passed by a vote of 52-8. The bill now heads to the desk of Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo who has publicly stated that he plans […]

April 1, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

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