February Monthly Policy Update

March 13, 2025

In late February, the House of Representatives passed their budget resolution, clearing the first procedural hurdle in the process known as “Reconciliation.” This process is used often by incoming White…

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January Monthly Policy Updates

February 4, 2025

As the new Congress and new administration get settled in Washington, we begin to assess our policy priorities for 2025. As always, supporting people in recovery and the communities they…

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December Monthly Policy Update

January 7, 2025

As we begin 2025, our policy priorities have changed little. While we were close to some monumental victories at the end of 2024, the political headwinds blew strong in our…

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November Monthly Policy Update

December 2, 2024

While most of the focus in this space is on federal policy – and the changes it undergoes – we are keenly aware that there are other factors in play…

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The Intersection of Art & Recovery

October 1, 2024

By Lindsay J. Fancovic As you read this post enjoy the intersection of music and one’s recovery journey as we listen to the songs that inspired John’s story. Early Days…

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September Monthly Policy Update

September 25, 2024

There was tremendous news out of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) this month: overdose deaths in the United States have declined at the highest rate in decades. We at…

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August Monthly Policy Update

August 29, 2024

As we continue along the appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2025, we finally have good news to share from the Senate Labor/Health and Human Services bill and report. It’s not…

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July Monthly Policy Update

July 30, 2024

Overseeing the annual appropriations process is perhaps the most important role that Congress plays. In determining the level of funding for thousands of government programs, appropriators in essence establish the…

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