President’s Budget Release

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President’s Budget Release

CADCA will be holding a webinar on June 17 at 2:00 PM, in which our Public Policy Consultant, Sue Thau, will provide a more detailed briefing about the President’s Budget Request including what we are advocating for with Congress and to answer questions from the field.

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New Data Surrounding Methods of Marijuana Use

In 2022, the survey included an optional marijuana module that asked respondents who had reported past 30-day use to provide information on their routes of marijuana use.

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New Research Identifies Risks of Cannabis Use

Two alarming studies were released recently that highlight the association between cannabis use and serious health concerns.

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Congresswoman Nita Lowey: Remembering a Champion for Substance Use Prevention

On March 15, 2025, former Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY-17th) passed away. She was a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and became the first woman to serve as Chair of the committee in 2018.

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President Trump Signs Continuing Resolution into Law 

On March 15, President Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September 30. This brings the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations process to an end.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Advance the HALT Fentanyl Act

On February 27, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act through a bipartisan vote of 16-5.

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CADCA Leads Letter in Support of Rep. Mary Miller’s Farm Bill Amendment

CADCA drafted and worked to get 51 state and national organizations to sign onto a letter addressed to House and Senate leadership in both the Agriculture and Appropriations Committees expressing support for Rep. Mary Miller’s (R-IL-15th) amendment

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CADCA Awards Congressional Leadership Award to Members of Congress Making a Difference

CADCA Awards Congressional Leadership Award to Members of Congress Making a Difference

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Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Case Studies and the Search for New CADCA Champions

CADCA’s Public Policy (PP) team has developed case studies, which showcase coalitions that have exceptional outcome data.

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President Biden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Request Released

On Monday, President Biden released his FY 2025 President’s Budget Request (PBR) to Congress. The PBR is the first step in the annual appropriations process and lays out the President’s budget priorities.