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U.S. Senate passes amended reconciliation bill text: What it means for counties

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County Countdown – June 30, 2025

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NACo submits recommendations on the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy

On June 20, NACo submitted formal comments to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to help shape the development of its 2026 National Drug Control Strategy. This strategy serves as the nation’s blueprint for reducing illicit drug use, and the ONDCP plays a central role in coordinating federal drug policy across government agencies.