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Major Blow to FDA? Federal Judge Rules Tobacco Penalties Unconstitutional Without Jury Trial
Posted by ALLISON BOUGHNER on Aug 6th 2025
In a ruling that could dramatically reshape how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforces its tobacco regulations, a federal judge has declared the agency’s civil penalty process unconstitu…
Geek Bar Pulse X Shortages? Meet the Fume Pro 30K — Your Next Best-Seller
Posted by ALLISON BOUGHNER on Jul 31st 2025
If you've been waiting on Geek Bar Pulse X restocks, it's time to stop refreshing your tracking app. Supplies are drying up fast — and with no end to the shortage in sight, retailers need an in-stock,…
Maine’s New Nicotine Tax Hike: A Game-Changer for Tobacco Products
Posted by ALLISON BOUGHNER on Jul 21st 2025
Maine is set to implement a major tax increase on nicotine products starting January 5, 2026, as part of Governor Janet Mills’ $10.4 billion two-year budget for 2025–2026. This marks the state’s first…
Ohio Court Upholds Local Control Over Tobacco Sales: What It Means for Retailers and Manufacturers
Posted by ALLISON BOUGHNER on Jul 17th 2025
In a ruling that could reshape the tobacco retail landscape across Ohio, the Tenth District Court of Appeals has sided with the City of Columbus and other municipalities in affirming their right to re…
Federal Update 2025: Over $200M for Vapes, Ports, & Portfolios
Posted by ALLISON BOUGHNER on Jul 15th 2025
New Senate proposal boosts the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) to $712M — unchanged since 2019 — but carves out a $200M booster to ramp up enforcement against unauthorized vape products in the U.S. …