New Jersey Data Center Regulations Take Shape: What the Sherrill Plan and Legislative Activity Mean
Ryan StevensGovernor Mikie Sherrill announced a comprehensive statewide plan on May 27 to address the growing impact of data centers on energy infrastructure, resource use, and local communities. The announcement positions New Jersey alongside Pennsylvania and...
Pennsylvania Data Center Standards Announced by Governor Shapiro: What the GRID Plan Means for Developers and Communities
Ryan StevensGovernor Josh Shapiro unveiled the full Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards on May 27, establishing Pennsylvania data center standards that will govern how the Commonwealth evaluates and supports large-scale data center projects going forward....
Pennsylvania AI Data Center Legislation in 2026: What Companies Need to Know
Ryan StevensPennsylvania has quietly become a key battleground for AI data center legislation. With about $90 billion in announced AI, energy, and data center investments, it ranks as the fourth fastest-growing state for data center development....
2026 Pennsylvania Primary Election Results: Key Races Set the Stage for November
Ryan StevensPennsylvania’s 2026 primary elections are now in the books, and the results from Tuesday, May 19, go a long way toward defining what will be one of the most consequential political battlegrounds in the country...
State-by-State: How Crypto Kiosk Regulation Is Reshaping the Virtual Currency Industry
Ryan StevensVirtual currency kiosks — the ATM-like machines found in gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores that allow customers to buy and sell cryptocurrency with cash — have drawn the attention of state legislatures across...
Higher Education at a Crossroads: Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever
Anne DudroHigher education institutions are increasingly operating in a more complex and interconnected policy environment, one shaped not only by federal priorities but also by evolving state-level dynamics. For many colleges and universities, particularly small and mid-sized...
Nonprofits Should Be Preparing Now for Community Project Funding Deadlines
statecapitallobbyistAs Congress begins work on the federal appropriations process for the next fiscal year, nonprofit organizations should be paying close attention to one critical opportunity: Community Project Funding (CPF), referred to in the Senate as...
State Legislative Activity on Fantasy Sports Regulation
Ryan StevensIn 2025 and 2026, several states have continued to revisit fantasy sports regulation as markets evolve and new contest formats emerge. Legislative activity has focused on clarifying statutory definitions, updating licensing and permitting frameworks, adjusting...
2026 State of the State and Budget Addresses: Key Dates Governors Will Set the Policy Agenda
Ryan StevensEach year, governors across the country formally outline their priorities for the upcoming legislative session through their respective State of the State and/or budget addresses. These speeches play a central role in shaping state policy...
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