To-Go Cocktails: Permanent or Temporary?
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by StockSnap and Daniel Roberts from Pixabay Last year, we looked at states navigating liquor law changes during the pandemic and whether or not to-go...
Maryland Update: the RELIEF Act of 2021 Announced by Governor Hogan
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; images by Bruce Emmerling and Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay On Monday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced an emergency stimulus and tax relief legislative package - the RELIEF Act. ...
State of the States: Governors Lay Out Their Visions For 2021
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source LoveBuiltLife from Pixabay With 2021 legislative sessions underway, governors across the country are delivering their “state of the state” addresses—budget addresses in some states—outlining their...
2021 Legislative Session Preparation Tips
Digital Image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Kate226 from Pixabay With 2021 legislative sessions now underway in numerous states, it is essential to prepare for your advocacy efforts. While...
What Will 2021 Legislative Sessions Look Like?
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens COVID-19 upended many facets of life in 2020, including the way lawmakers operate. Some states suspended their legislative sessions, while others adopted safety measures. Some...
2020 DMGS Year in Review
This year, DMGS has helped provide legislative updates and insight into various issues in state capitals around the country. In 2020, state lawmakers across the country were confronted with a...
President Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Deal
Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by forcal35 from Pixabay Trump Yields on COVID-19 Relief Deal President Donald Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill Sunday night. By waiting until Sunday to...
Gun Legislation Update & 2021 Outlook
Digital Image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Brett Hondow from Pixabay In early 2019, we looked at potentially major changes to “gun control” laws. We also looked at legislation...