In the October member feature, Jessica Hulsey, founder and CEO of Addiction Policy Forum discusses the unique challenges the pandemic created for individuals with substance use disorders. Watch the video to hear Hulsey’s thoughts on actions the U.S. should prioritize as it addresses substance use and what all of us can do to reduce stigma around addiction.

DOJ Budget in Focus: Earmarks, Grants, and Congressional Priorities in 2026
Despite proposals to reduce DOJ grants, Congress largely rejected those cuts in its latest budget, while boosting earmarks to nearly $1 billion. A new CCJ report examines these trends and includes an interactive earmark database.

