Tuesday, June 10, 2003


Utah County Receives SAMSHA Funds
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced a grant of over $300,000 to Utah County to add treatment slots to the drug court to assure service availability. Treatment drug courts provide substance abuse treatment for substance abusing parents and juveniles.
[SAMSHA News Release]comments or questions [] 2:37:13 PM

Feds to Lift Natural Gas Drilling Restrictions?
Industry lobbyists have urged Congress to lift natural gas drilling restrictions on federal lands in Utah and elsewhere due to shrinking supplies and rising prices. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan testified today before a Congressional Committee that the natural gas shortage is creating problems for the economy. Environmentalists say there are other ways to deal with the shortage, including better management of consumption.
[Washington Post]comments or questions [] 2:31:35 PM