Vaping

Washington state lawmakers have long warned of the potential for a budgetary crisis during an economic downturn, even as the state experienced record-breaking revenue growth over the past decade. Today, those warnings have some merit, as the state faces an estimated $10 billion to $12 billion deficit despite maintaining all-time high revenue levels.

As the Supreme Court prepares for its upcoming term, it has granted 15 new cases, among which is a notable challenge related to the vaping industry.

$1.55 million worth of counterfeit vaping pens were seized in Chicago by Customs and Border Protection officers.