There was a flurry of legislative action this week across the United States. Bills expanding government investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare were considered this week in Alabama, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Oregon. Additionally, tax cuts were announced in Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Montana. Lastly, don't forget to check out DMGS' latest articles [...]
Governors and lawmakers across the country were busy this week on a myriad of issues. Notably, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed a universal licensing bill, Montana lawmakers are advancing a proposal to TikTok from operating anywhere in the state, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) unveiled his budget this week which included a proposed [...]
This week, lawmakers and governors around the country were busy with a flurry of activity across the spectrum. Issues facing the states this week included capitol punishment, gun control, gender-affirming care, universal pre-K, property tax cuts, and more. Alabama Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm has stated that the protocol for using nitrogen gas [...]
Photo credit: Ryan Stevens On January 17, 2023, Governor Jared Polis (D) delivered the 2023 State of the State Address to the Colorado General Assembly. During the address, Polis focused on the state’s leadup to its 150th anniversary in 2026. Polis highlighted past accomplishments, including protecting reproductive access, voting rights, and equality for the LGBTQ+ [...]
This week, governors across the country continued delivering their State of the State addresses, outlining their visions for their respective states this year. Additionally, lawmakers across the country are addressing a myriad of issues at the onset of 2023 legislative sessions, including limiting the sale of electric vehicles, death penalty protocols, cannabis, and limiting [...]
Governors continued to lay out their legislative priorities and budget proposals this week as their legislatures continue to lay down the groundwork for 2023. Notably, the Delaware's governor called for teacher raises, Florida's governor called for mask mandate prohibitions to be permanent, Pennsylvania's new governor removed a four-year degree requirement for thousands of state jobs, [...]
This week, states legislatures around the country convened to begin or continue their respective legislative sessions. Additionally, numerous governors were sworn in to their new terms, and others delivered their State of the State addresses, highlighting future policy priorities. Several governors also introduced their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Alabama Alabama has a rare [...]
In the first week of 2023, state capitals around the country have already seen a flurry of activity. Governors have begun to take office and set their policy agendas, state legislatures are convening and electing leadership and setting committee assignments, and various pieces of legislation are now being introduced. Alabama A new firearms law in [...]
States across the country are bracing for winter weather this week, while more GOP governors are taking action to ban TikTok on state devices. Additionally, incoming governors continue to add to their staffs as they prepare to take office, and state legislators are planning for the upcoming 2023 legislative sessions. Alabama The Alabama legislature is [...]
As we approach the Holiday season, action has not slowed down in state capitols around the country. Notably, more GOP governors issued orders this week banning TikTok from state devices and networks, (something DMGS has covered extensively), legislators are working to address specific items in special sessions, and incoming governors are making key appointments [...]
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