2024 Election Results: Trump and GOP Wave
Ryan StevensThe 2024 election brought a major shift in the political landscape, with Republicans making sweeping gains across the country. Former President Donald Trump returned to the White House, winning both the Electoral College and the...
2024 Ballot Measures to Watch on Election Day
Ryan StevensIn the 2024 U.S. general elections, voters nationwide will make crucial decisions on 2024 ballot measures alongside selecting their political representatives. These ballot measures allow citizens to directly vote on policy issues impacting their daily...
Weekly State of the States: October 25th, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensThis week’s legislative developments across the U.S. feature efforts addressing key policy areas in response to state-specific challenges. Pennsylvania passed a bipartisan bill clarifying digital asset regulations, while North Carolina allocated substantial relief funds for...
Weekly State of the States: October 18th, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensIn this week’s “State of the States,” we highlight critical legislative developments and policy decisions from across the U.S. From Alaska’s legal battle over a gas pipeline to California’s new law addressing fuel price volatility,...
States Continue to Pursue Anti-Hazing Legislation in 2024
statecapitallobbyistPreviously, DMGS covered efforts to restrict hazing on college campuses. Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of their willingness to...
Rep. Bryan Posthumus on the Mission for Michigan: Policies to Shape Michigan’s Future
Ryan StevensIn this episode of the Back in Session podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara sit down with Michigan State Representative Bryan Posthumus to explore the key issues shaping Michigan’s political and legislative landscape. Posthumus,...
States Expanding Insurance Coverage for Reproductive Healthcare
statecapitallobbyistIn 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overruled a federal constitutional guarantee of freedom to abortion. Since then, legislation concerning reproductive healthcare—including access to contraception, testing for sexually...
Cryptocurrency Legislation in 2024: Key State Initiatives
Ryan StevensAs cryptocurrency continues to shape global financial systems, U.S. states are increasingly introducing legislation to regulate its use. From allowing payments in digital currencies to banning cryptocurrency ATMs, state governments are focusing on balancing innovation...
Weekly State of the States: October 4, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensIn this week’s “State of the States” update for October 4, 2024, we take a closer look at key policy decisions and legislative developments across the country. Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey is considering a transformative...
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