North Carolina's newly signed state budget includes measures aimed at reducing youth tobacco use, but public health advocates want more.
"JUUL created a generation of nicotine addicts with its kid-friendly flavors and targeted marketing," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said following the company's settlement announcement.
The American Lung Association says nearly 20% of high school students nationwide are using e-cigarettes.
The North Carolina State Attorney General's Office announced a series of new steps aimed at cracking down on youth e-cigarette usage.
A company spokesperson told ABC11 the new facility is expected to be fully operational by April 2022 and will create 35 full-time jobs.
At Tuesday's meeting, the Wake County school board unanimously voted to move forward with litigation against e-cigarette maker Juul.