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...
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....
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...
Prediction Market Legislation: How States Are Responding to a Growing Regulatory Gap
Ryan StevensPrediction markets, sometimes described as event contract platforms, allow users to speculate on the outcome of future events ranging from sports contests to elections and cultural milestones. Examples include the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee, the...
Flying Car Legislation: Planning for the Jetsons
Ryan StevensAs emerging technologies blur the line between cars and aircraft, several states are advancing legislation for flying cars to prepare for vehicles that can operate on both roads and in the sky. Often referred to...
Lottery Winner Anonymity Laws: States Move to Protect Player Privacy
Ryan StevensAcross the country, lawmakers are advancing legislation to protect lottery winners’ privacy and safety by preserving anonymity. These efforts follow concerns over harassment, fraud, and even violent crimes targeting lottery winners after their identities became...
Inside the Work of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission with Drew Dehoff and Stacey Hanrahan
Ryan StevensIn this insightful episode of the Back In Session podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara chat with Drew Dehoff and Stacey Hanrahan from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC). The conversation covers everything from...
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