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About Ryan Stevens

Ryan, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a dynamic professional at DMGS, specializing in multi-state government affairs, business development, and grassroots consulting. With a background in politics and government, he has successfully assisted clients across various states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Virginia, Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Texas. Notably, he co-hosts the "Back in Session" podcast, exploring state-level policies and legislation. Recognized for his achievements, Ryan was named to the Central Penn Business Journal's "2023 Lobbyist Power List" and City & State PA's "40 Under 40" list in 2022. Before joining DMGS, he served as the District Director for state Representative Sheryl Delozier and was the youngest elected official in Monroe County's history during his tenure on the East Stroudsburg School Board. A 2014 graduate of East Stroudsburg University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in German, Ryan resides in Harrisburg with his wife, Amanda.
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State Legislative Activity on Fantasy Sports Regulation 

2026-02-05T08:02:51-05:00

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 [...]

State Legislative Activity on Fantasy Sports Regulation 2026-02-05T08:02:51-05:00

2026 State of the State and Budget Addresses: Key Dates Governors Will Set the Policy Agenda

2026-01-08T15:24:59-05:00

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. [...]

2026 State of the State and Budget Addresses: Key Dates Governors Will Set the Policy Agenda2026-01-08T15:24:59-05:00

Prediction Market Legislation: How States Are Responding to a Growing Regulatory Gap

2026-01-06T14:44:38-05:00

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 [...]

Prediction Market Legislation: How States Are Responding to a Growing Regulatory Gap2026-01-06T14:44:38-05:00

Flying Car Legislation: Planning for the Jetsons

2025-11-10T15:08:30-05:00

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 [...]

Flying Car Legislation: Planning for the Jetsons2025-11-10T15:08:30-05:00

Lottery Winner Anonymity Laws: States Move to Protect Player Privacy

2025-10-30T16:13:36-04:00

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 [...]

Lottery Winner Anonymity Laws: States Move to Protect Player Privacy2025-10-30T16:13:36-04:00

Inside the Work of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission with Drew Dehoff and Stacey Hanrahan

2025-10-30T12:47:14-04:00

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 [...]

Inside the Work of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission with Drew Dehoff and Stacey Hanrahan2025-10-30T12:47:14-04:00

How Budget Delays Are Affecting Pennsylvania’s Nonprofit Sector: A Conversation with Anne Gingerich from PANO

2025-10-20T13:42:58-04:00

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 [...]

How Budget Delays Are Affecting Pennsylvania’s Nonprofit Sector: A Conversation with Anne Gingerich from PANO2025-10-20T13:42:58-04:00

The Rise of Surveillance Pricing Legislation: How States Are Targeting AI-Driven Price Discrimination

2025-10-07T16:11:11-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/dikushin As artificial intelligence (AI) and "big data" continue to shape modern commerce, lawmakers across the United States are increasingly turning their attention to surveillance pricing legislation. This emerging policy trend seeks to limit or ban the use of algorithms and automated decision systems that adjust prices based on consumer data such as [...]

The Rise of Surveillance Pricing Legislation: How States Are Targeting AI-Driven Price Discrimination2025-10-07T16:11:11-04:00

Assemblyman Mike Inganamort: Leading the Small Town Rescue in NJ

2025-09-18T13:49:29-04:00

In this episode of Back in Session, Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara welcome New Jersey Assemblyman Mike Inganamort for a wide-ranging and energizing conversation about life in the Garden State and the real challenges facing small-town America. From managing forest fire risks to fighting burdensome state mandates and championing the legendary New Jersey diner culture, Assemblyman [...]

Assemblyman Mike Inganamort: Leading the Small Town Rescue in NJ2025-09-18T13:49:29-04:00

New Jersey 2025 State Elections Preview

2025-09-17T14:22:44-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/gguy44 As the calendar flips to fall, New Jersey's political landscape is heating up with the November 4 general election less than two months away. Voters will head to the polls to elect a new governor, as incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is term-limited after winning two terms, and to decide all 80 [...]

New Jersey 2025 State Elections Preview2025-09-17T14:22:44-04:00

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