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Utah lawmakers are attempting to trim the state's budget by 15 percent. To do so, they will be cutting out entire programs, many of which serve the state's most vulnerable populations. Programs for the elderly, the poor, children, and to prevent teen substance abuse are likely to close. The Meals on Wheels program, which serves 12,000 seniors across the state, has been targeted for termination. In addition, classes that help to educate children about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, as well as after-school programs that divert children and teens from unsupervised circumstances, will be stopped. Research has shown that the children who attend after-school programs are primarily from low-income, single-parent households. After-school programs help to combat the fact that these young people are at higher risk for drug use, teen pregnancy, and delinquent behavior.
(Sources: www.sltrib.com)

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