The Saline County Commission heard information from Saline County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Thompson about National Opioid Settlement payments that Saline County will be will be submitting for during its meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Thompson stated that he had started the portal sign up for the funds.

The money can be used for mental health, drug treatment, rehabilitation and prevention among other items.

In other news from the meeting, the commission discussed applying for a grant for Saline County Jail improvements which are expected to cost approximately $4 million. Missouri County Jail Maintenance and Improvement Grant money would be utilized along with local matching funds. ARPA Funds could be used as matching funds.