E-cigarette giant Juul to pay WA $22.5 million to settle lawsuit
Juul Labs, the e-cigarette giant, will pay $22.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Washington state that alleged it intentionally targeted teenagers with its products, while deceiving consumers about the addictiveness of its vaping products, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday. “Juul’s conduct harmed Washingtonians,” Ferguson said. “Juul violated the law; they did it over and over again.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Gilbert/The Seattle Times)
Health board decides against COVID vaccine requirement for students
Students will not be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend public schools. The state Board of Health on Wednesday unanimously endorsed the recommendation of a technical advisory group to hold off, at least for now, on adding it to the list of immunizations students are required to have before attending schools in Washington. Continue reading at Everett Herald.
Cantwell: I-5 Bridge project poised for federal aid
The multiyear project addressing the Interstate 5 Bridge’s old bones may receive much-needed federal funding once stakeholders come to an agreement on its design and operations. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program staff and community leaders met Wednesday to discuss how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could boost the region’s economy while relieving local traffic frustration. Continue reading at The Columbian. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
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