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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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June 24th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: AL Runoff Election Results, $750 payments in Colorado, & PA Considers Moving Presidential Primary Date

2023-09-11T01:30:21-04:00

Lawmakers in states around the country kept busy this week on a range of issues including abortion, minimum wage, state budgets, firearms, and more. Notably, Alabama held its primary runoff elections this week, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb called for a special session, and Hawaii's governor signed the first-in-the-nation $18 minimum wage bill into law. Alabama [...]

June 24th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: AL Runoff Election Results, $750 payments in Colorado, & PA Considers Moving Presidential Primary Date2023-09-11T01:30:21-04:00

June 17th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Gun Bills Advance in Delaware and Ohio Governor Signs Bill on Arming School Staff

2023-09-11T01:42:25-04:00

This week, lawmakers across the United States continued to take action on various gun-related proposals. Delaware lawmakers passed two bills on background checks and increasing the age to purchase firearms, while the governor in Ohio signed legislation making it easier to arm teachers and school staff. In other news, some states like California and Rhode [...]

June 17th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Gun Bills Advance in Delaware and Ohio Governor Signs Bill on Arming School Staff2023-09-11T01:42:25-04:00

States Take Action on Regulating E-Bikes

2022-06-14T22:04:20-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/ABBPhoto In 2021, we discussed states regulating e-bikes, a topic that has continued into 2022 legislative sessions across the country as electric bicycles are becoming more popular and common on streets.  In 2019, estimates showed the e-bike market at $15.42 billion.  Further, expectations show that upwards of 130 million could sell between 2020 [...]

States Take Action on Regulating E-Bikes2022-06-14T22:04:20-04:00

States Consider Action on Crypto Mining

2023-09-11T01:30:23-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/artiemedvedev This year has seen many states look at the possibility of regulating cryptocurrency amid its growing use and popularity. Recently, the topic of crypto mining has come to the forefront of the debate on how to regulate cryptocurrency. Notably, in May, the New York State Legislature passed a first-of-its-kind bill in the [...]

States Consider Action on Crypto Mining2023-09-11T01:30:23-04:00

June 10th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: More States Hold Primary Elections, Liquor Privatization in PA, and Diesel Tax Holiday in CT

2023-09-11T01:43:22-04:00

This week saw national headlines dominated by various states holding their primary elections, including California and New Jersey. Legislatively, Connecticut lawmakers are proposing a diesel tax holiday, the Pennsylvania House advanced a liquor privatization constitutional amendment, Delaware lawmakers fail to override a veto of marijuana legalization, and more. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) and state [...]

June 10th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: More States Hold Primary Elections, Liquor Privatization in PA, and Diesel Tax Holiday in CT2023-09-11T01:43:22-04:00

EV Charging Stations & Infrastructure: Coming to a State Near You?

2023-09-11T01:30:24-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/solarseven The Biden administration is hosting a series of events the week of June 6, 2022, to bolster the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in pursuit of a significant shift away from gas-powered vehicles.  The “Charging Forward” symposium highlights EVs and EV charging stations, as well as topics including equitable access to EVs, [...]

EV Charging Stations & Infrastructure: Coming to a State Near You?2023-09-11T01:30:24-04:00

June 3rd DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Gun Bills Introduced, Happy Hours in NC, and Reparations in CA

2023-09-11T01:43:23-04:00

This week, a focus in state capitals around the country remained on introducing, and in some cases advancing, various gun bills. Some states, such as New York, passed legislation to restrict gun use and sales, while others such as Ohio passed legislation to authorize arming school teachers. Additionally, a task force in California issued an [...]

June 3rd DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Gun Bills Introduced, Happy Hours in NC, and Reparations in CA2023-09-11T01:43:23-04:00

Update on State Gun Legislation

2023-09-11T01:30:25-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Josiah S In the past, we've examined gun legislation at both the state and federal levels. In the wake of the recent shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 19 students and two teachers dead, there has been a lot of discussion around gun legislation in states across the country. Arizona In [...]

Update on State Gun Legislation2023-09-11T01:30:25-04:00

May 27th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Gun Control Debate Intensifies & Primary Election Results

2023-09-11T01:30:26-04:00

Lawmakers and governors from around the country reacted to the tragic shooting at a Texas elementary school, with many calling for various actions to help curb gun violence. Additionally, states such as Georgia held primary elections, Kansas lawmakers finished their 2022 session, Rhode Island's governor signed legal cannabis legislation, and Delaware's governor vetoed recreational marijuana [...]

May 27th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Gun Control Debate Intensifies & Primary Election Results2023-09-11T01:30:26-04:00

Planning a Hill Day: Tips for Success

2023-09-11T01:43:24-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/eurobanks When your organization is planning its Government Relations strategy, you cannot overlook the effectiveness of planning a Hill Day. As we've previously written, before the pandemic changed the way lobbying and government affairs operate, Hill Days took a lot of work and effort to plan.  With the shutdown of Congress and most [...]

Planning a Hill Day: Tips for Success2023-09-11T01:43:24-04:00

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