There is currently a bill in the legislature, SB272, which provides funding for research. Dr. Sue Jarvi and Kay Howe (mother of Graham, who was comatose for months from this disease)  are the tireless pioneers in the state doing this research. They are going to use the funds to find a simple diagnostic blood test, as now one must have a spinal tap to diagnose. Also for outreach and education. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Call your rep. or senator and ask them to pass this bill. Encourage the governor to sign it. There are also some, safe ways to reduce slug and rat populations around your home and school gardens. The state Department of health really needs to step up their actions on this. Posters with basic facts etc. Unfortunately,  tourism, being king of our world, stops info from coming out. I have known 3 tourists who have been infected. Knowledge is power