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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.

Same-Day Voter Registration: 2022 Legislative Update

2023-09-11T00:39:46-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Torsten Asmus Texas voters have already submitted their ballots for the 2022 primary election. More states have their primary elections on the horizon. With the 2022 primary election season nearly upon us, many voters have questions to ask, including whether their state is an open or closed primary, when the election is, and [...]

Same-Day Voter Registration: 2022 Legislative Update2023-09-11T00:39:46-04:00

State Legislation Prohibiting Government Dealings with Russia

2023-09-11T01:30:32-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/BigNazik Not long after Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. federal government and various state governments began taking myriad action against Russia and in support of Ukraine. Since our last update, states started taking more pointed actions, particularly with legislation prohibiting government dealings with Russia and Belarus. Missouri The Missouri state House recently held [...]

State Legislation Prohibiting Government Dealings with Russia2023-09-11T01:30:32-04:00

March 25th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: NJ’s Ban on Self-Serve Gas Hits a Roadblock

2023-09-11T01:30:32-04:00

Photo Credit: iStock.com/Scharfsinn86 This week, state lawmakers continued to discuss ways to address the rising costs of goods and gasoline, but were also busy with a myriad of other issues. Such issues include gambling, infrastructure, fentanyl strips, deer hunting, and more. Notably, a push to end New Jersey's ban on letting people pump their own gas [...]

March 25th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: NJ’s Ban on Self-Serve Gas Hits a Roadblock2023-09-11T01:30:32-04:00

Catalytic Converter Theft Legislation in 2022

2023-09-11T01:30:33-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/DarthArt Catalytic converters are a major component of a vehicle’s emissions system and reduce the amount of pollution emitted by the vehicle.  Catalytic converters essentially can transform hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides into water vapor and carbon dioxide.  Over the past few years, you may have seen in the news that there [...]

Catalytic Converter Theft Legislation in 20222023-09-11T01:30:33-04:00

Biden Signs Cryptocurrency Executive Order

2022-03-20T19:30:00-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/urfinguss Just last month, DMGS covered various cryptocurrency and blockchain legislation pending in state legislatures around the country. As another refresher, cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography and based on blockchain technology.  Blockchain is a decentralized technology spread across a myriad of computers that manage and record transactions and is known for its [...]

Biden Signs Cryptocurrency Executive Order2022-03-20T19:30:00-04:00

March 18th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Lawmakers Continue to React to High Gas Prices

2023-09-11T01:43:32-04:00

This week, lawmakers around the country continued to discuss and take action on ways to respond to rising gas prices, a topic we've recently covered. Other issues remain at the forefront of lawmakers' minds, including CRT, banning of gas-powered lawn equipment, catalytic converter thefts, redistricting, smoking, medical marijuana, and more. California This week, state lawmakers [...]

March 18th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Lawmakers Continue to React to High Gas Prices2023-09-11T01:43:32-04:00

Pennsylvania Candidates File to Get on the May Primary Ballot

2023-09-11T00:51:00-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Vepar5 Tuesday March 15th marked the last day statewide and congressional candidates in Pennsylvania could circulate and file nomination petitions to get on the ballot for the 2022 Pennsylvania Primary. Plenty is at stake in the Keystone State, with Governor Tom Wolf (D) term-limited, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman (D) seeking the democratic nomination [...]

Pennsylvania Candidates File to Get on the May Primary Ballot2023-09-11T00:51:00-04:00

State Lawmakers React to Surge in Gas Prices

2023-09-11T01:30:34-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/wingedwolf Amid the rising surge in gas prices, state lawmakers and governors around the nation are proposing various solutions to help provide some sort of relief at the pump for consumers. However, not all states are taking action, and some states may be unlikely to take any action at all, such as Alabama [...]

State Lawmakers React to Surge in Gas Prices2023-09-11T01:30:34-04:00

March 11th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: States Respond to Gas Price Surge

2023-09-11T01:30:34-04:00

As the country faces increasingly high gas prices, lawmakers and governors around the country made headlines this week in proposing ways to offer relief to consumers at the pump. In other news, we saw action around cannabis, mask mandates, legislative session adjournment, and more. Alabama Alabama’s gas tax is 28 cents a gallon, 10 cents [...]

March 11th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: States Respond to Gas Price Surge2023-09-11T01:30:34-04:00

Tuition-Free College Legislation Signed by NM Governor

2022-03-08T18:18:25-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/zimmytws On March 4th, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Act into law, providing for tuition-free college for most New Mexico residents.  The program is set to be the most wide-reaching tuition-free scholarship program in the country. More than 125 students have already benefited from the scholarship [...]

Tuition-Free College Legislation Signed by NM Governor2022-03-08T18:18:25-05:00
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