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...
Lobbyists, Lawmakers, and the Revolving Door
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay A “revolving door” is the practice of public officials or employees leaving their positions to lobby. However, each...
COVID-19 Vaccine Plans by State: Phased-Approaches and Who Will Have Access First
Digital Image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay As COVID-19 vaccines become available and distributed, public health professionals are laying the groundwork across the country for how best to...
Pre-Filed Legislation in State Capitols: a 2021 Session Preview
Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay In 2021, every state legislature in the country will meet, with the vast majority beginning their sessions in...
State Action to Allow College Student-Athletes to be Paid
Digital Illustration by Ryan Stevens In the midst of the college football season, the debate over whether or not college athletes should be allowed to profit off of their image...
2021 Presidential & Congressional Transition Tracker
UPDATED: 01/11/21 at 2:30 PM Keep track as President-elect Joe Biden names individuals to his cabinet and Administration heading into next year, as well as new Congressional leadership, with the...