by Antoine Reid | Jul 10, 2024
Cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are considering a new policy called Nicotine Free Generation (NFG), or implementing a “generational smoking ban” while some have gone as far as to ban the sale of perfectly legal products. This policy is a...
by Antoine Reid | Feb 8, 2024
Virginia’s community tobacconists need a competitive edge! With lower rates surrounding the Commonwealth and competition from lower cost alternatives, it’s time for Virginia to enact a tax cap on premium cigars. Please support language calling for a .30 tax cap on...
by Antoine Reid | Feb 8, 2024
On behalf of small businesses, community tobacconists and consumers of Tennessee, it is time to defeat H.B. 2511 and S.B. 2348! This legislation, modeled after proposals in New Zealand, California and Massachusetts would enact a “generational smoking ban” for those...
by Antoine Reid | Feb 6, 2024
Missouri Representative Ben Keathley has introduced H.B. 2060, which would prohibit local governments from establishing stricter tobacco control ordinances and regulations than those imposed by Missouri’s state government.Local government regulations, fees, taxes, and...
by Antoine Reid | Feb 6, 2024
Michigan State Senators Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, John Cheery and Sam Singh have teamed up for the introduction of a number of anti-tobacco bills in the state legislature, including S.B. 648 and S.B. 649. S.B. 648 would dramatically increase taxes on every product...
