House Approves Meth Project Funds

Press Release

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that the House of Representatives has given its approval to providing $1 million for the Idaho Meth Project. The funding passed through the House today as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill.

"The sad reality is that meth continues to rob too many Idahoans of their money, their futures, and their lives," said Simpson. "I am hoping this infusion of federal funding will help the Idaho Meth Project impact the lives of more Idahoans in a positive way and turn them away from the life-sapping scourge of methamphetamine."

The goal of the Idaho Meth Project is to significantly reduce the prevalence of first-time methamphetamine use in Idaho. To achieve this goal, the Project has established a program that is in three areas: 1) Public Service Messaging; 2) Public Policy; and 3) Community Action.

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