Terrance Cole Sworn in as New Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration
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Terrance Cole Sworn in as New Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration
On July 23, 2025, Terrance Cole was sworn in as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator. Cole, a former Naval Officer, has 31 years of law enforcement experience, including 22 years at the DEA. During his tenure as a DEA Special Agent, he served in a variety of domestic and international posts, including Colombia, Afghanistan, and the Middle East.
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President Trump Signs HALT Fentanyl Act into Law
This week, President Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act, also called the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. This important legislation permanently designates all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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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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