In this week’s DMGS Weekly State of the States, we highlight Alabama’s efforts to assist low-income families with energy costs, Arizona's debate over abortion reporting laws, and Arkansas's ambitious cost-saving government initiatives. From New York tackling the opioid crisis to Virginia's proposed tax relief measures, we break down the policies shaping state governance. Stay informed [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/mediaphotos As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term following the 2024 election, immigration policy continues to be a defining issue for the nation. Trump's proposed initiatives—resuming border wall construction, intensifying deportation efforts, and involving state and local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement—have reignited debates over the future of immigration policy [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Moussa81 Pennsylvania's journey with cannabis legalization has been a slow but evolving process. In 2016, the Commonwealth took its first significant step by legalizing medical cannabis through the Medical Marijuana Act. This program has since served over 400,000 registered patients. Despite this progress, efforts to legalize recreational cannabis have repeatedly stalled in the [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/hapabapa As the year draws to a close, state legislatures across the country are gearing up for their upcoming sessions in 2025. A critical aspect of this preparation is state legislative prefiling, a process which allows lawmakers to introduce legislation before the official start of their respective legislative sessions. Tracking prefiled bills is [...]
In this episode of The Back in Session Podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara are joined by Brendan Williams from PBF Energy. They delve into the state of energy policy, the refining sector, and the challenges posed by electric vehicle mandates and renewable energy transitions. Brendan offers insights into his career, the pivotal role [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/hkim39 As the dust settles from the 2024 U.S. general elections, shifts in state legislative control and new leadership dynamics are set to reshape the 2025 political landscape. Republicans will continue to dominate most legislative chambers, though with a few notable changes. With key wins and losses, states like Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, and [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/burcu demir The 2024 election brought a major shift in the political landscape, with Republicans making sweeping gains across the country. Former President Donald Trump returned to the White House, winning both the Electoral College and the popular vote. The GOP regained control of the Senate and made significant advances in the House, [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Svanblar In the 2024 U.S. general elections, voters nationwide will make crucial decisions on 2024 ballot measures alongside selecting their political representatives. These ballot measures allow citizens to directly vote on policy issues impacting their daily lives, covering topics from reproductive healthcare to redistricting reforms. This year, voters in 41 states will weigh [...]
This week’s legislative developments across the U.S. feature efforts addressing key policy areas in response to state-specific challenges. Pennsylvania passed a bipartisan bill clarifying digital asset regulations, while North Carolina allocated substantial relief funds for Hurricane Helene recovery. In New York, new safety laws were enacted expanding red light camera programs, along with school bus [...]
In this week's "State of the States,” we highlight critical legislative developments and policy decisions from across the U.S. From Alaska's legal battle over a gas pipeline to California's new law addressing fuel price volatility, states are tackling a range of issues. This week's edition delves into education reforms, environmental regulations, healthcare access, and more, [...]
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