In this insightful 2026 season-debut episode of the Back In Session podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara chat with Kentucky State Representative Vanessa Grossl about the career path that led her to the statehouse, her experience as a first-term legislator, and the issues she's looking to take on in her next term that could [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/rarrarorro Pennsylvania's 2026 primary elections are now in the books, and the results from Tuesday, May 19, go a long way toward defining what will be one of the most consequential political battlegrounds in the country this November. The 2026 Pennsylvania primary election produced clear nominees across a range of competitive races, from [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Jarvell Jardey Virtual currency kiosks — the ATM-like machines found in gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores that allow customers to buy and sell cryptocurrency with cash — have drawn the attention of state legislatures across the country. Lawmakers in nearly 30 states have introduced or passed crypto kiosk regulations in recent [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Kikoncos In 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 tax structures, and aligning fantasy sports laws with broader gaming statutes. Maryland: Fantasy Sports Regulation and Sports [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/RobsonAbbott Each 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 agendas, offering insight into how governors plan to govern and where they intend to focus legislative attention. [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Galeanu Mihai Prediction 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 Premier League Winner, and the number of tweets published by Elon Musk between particular dates. Prediction [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/designprojects As 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 as “roadable aircraft,” these hybrid vehicles are prompting lawmakers to establish new frameworks for registration, inspection, and [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Kunlathida Petchuen Across 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 public. States including Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Virginia have introduced or [...]
In 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 regional water management and climate challenges to surprising ecological programs—like giving kids baby eels to raise in school! You’ll walk [...]
In the latest episode of Back in Session, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara talk with Anne Gingerich, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), about how budget uncertainty at both the state and federal levels is affecting nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania. From funding delays to workforce challenges, Anne provides a behind-the-scenes [...]
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