FEMA funding will provide long-term recovery disaster services in 10 counties

FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 26, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky has received a $1.6 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide long-term recovery assistance to residents of the Kentucky counties hit hardest by the March tornadoes.

Funding targets underage drinking, prescription drug abuse statewide among Kentuckians 12-25 years old

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear has announced that Kentucky has received three federal grants totaling $6.25 million to enhance substance abuse prevention and treatment efforts over the next three years.

The funding will support programs aimed at adolescents with mental health and substance use disorders and help fight underage drinking and prescription drug abuse among Kentuckians 12-25 years old.