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The 87th Texas Legislature: What’s on the Agenda?

Ryan StevensJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by 888xyz from Pixabay Texas legislators convened for the state’s 87th Legislature on January 12. Unlike most states, Texas lawmakers meet biennially. Once they adjourn at...

COVID-19 Politics

To-Go Cocktails: Permanent or Temporary?

Ryan StevensJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021

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...

Politics

Maryland Update: the RELIEF Act of 2021 Announced by Governor Hogan

Ryan StevensJanuary 15, 2021January 12, 2021

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. ...

Legislative Session Politics

State of the States: Governors Lay Out Their Visions For 2021

Ryan StevensJanuary 13, 2021January 12, 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...

Legislative Session Lobbying

2021 Legislative Session Preparation Tips

Ryan StevensJanuary 8, 2021January 9, 2021

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...

Government Operations Legislative Session

What Will 2021 Legislative Sessions Look Like?

Ryan StevensJanuary 5, 2021January 6, 2021

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...

Politics

2020 DMGS Year in Review

Ryan StevensDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020

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...

Capitol Hill COVID-19

President Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Deal

Ryan StevensDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020

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...

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