Weekly State of the States: December 20th, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensIn this week’s DMGS Weekly State of the States, we highlight Alabama’s efforts to assist low-income families with energy costs, Arizona’s debate over abortion reporting laws, and Arkansas’s ambitious cost-saving government initiatives. From New York...
Shaping Immigration Policy in 2025: How State Legislatures Are Reacting to Trump’s Agenda
Ryan StevensAs President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term following the 2024 election, immigration policy continues to be a defining issue for the nation. Trump’s proposed initiatives—resuming border wall construction, intensifying deportation efforts, and involving...
Pennsylvania Cannabis Legalization: Could 2025 be the Year?
Ryan StevensPennsylvania’s journey with cannabis legalization has been a slow but evolving process. In 2016, the Commonwealth took its first significant step by legalizing medical cannabis through the Medical Marijuana Act. This program has since served...
State Legislative Prefiling: Why Tracking Bills Early Matters for Advocacy Success
Ryan StevensAs the year draws to a close, state legislatures across the country are gearing up for their upcoming sessions in 2025. A critical aspect of this preparation is state legislative prefiling, a process which allows...
Refining Energy Policies with PBF’s Brendan Williams
Ryan StevensIn this episode of The Back in Session Podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara are joined by Brendan Williams from PBF Energy. They delve into the state of energy policy, the refining sector, and...
President-elect Trump’s Cabinet for His Second Term: Key Nominees and Their Roles
John ZangThe U.S. president’s cabinet is a cornerstone of the executive branch, serving as the president’s closest advisors and leaders of the federal government’s major departments and agencies. Established through historical precedent, the cabinet consists of...
State Legislative Leadership Changes and Partisan Shifts for 2025
Ryan StevensAs the dust settles from the 2024 U.S. general elections, shifts in state legislative control and new leadership dynamics are set to reshape the 2025 political landscape. Republicans will continue to dominate most legislative chambers,...
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...
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