Another year, another attempt to push KY’s Juul settlement dollars to prevention, cessation

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 2,069

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Millions of dollars flowing into Kentucky from an e-cigarette company settlement go straight to the state’s general fund, mixing with public taxes and other revenue.

Republicans in both the House and Senate are trying again this year to redirect that money — and settlement dollars from any future, related litigation — into smoking and vaping prevention and cessation efforts, which they say is a more appropriate place for the funds.

Two bills …

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