Photo credit: iStock.com/Mikhail Dmitriev State lawmakers have taken legislative action to protect wildlife, including birds such as loons and swans, from lead poisoning. We have seen states pass laws banning lead sinkers or painted lead jigs. In Maine, lead fishing gear was the leading cause of death for loons until lawmakers banned bare sinkers and [...]
NetChoice and AI regulation In this episode of the Back in Session podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara sit down with Amy Bos, Director of State and Federal Affairs at NetChoice, to discuss the critical issues facing the tech industry today. They dive into the latest developments around AI regulation, antitrust lawsuits, and online [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/krblokhin Solar energy deployment has continued to increase, but the spread of new projects is not comprehensive. The National Renewable Energy estimates that 42% of households cannot access behind-the-meter solar. To address the problem, many states have enacted or introduced “community solar” policies. Community solar is defined as any project or purchasing program [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the DMGS State of the States, your go-to source for the most recent legislative updates from across the country. This week, we're covering a wide array of developments, from Alabama's significant investments in environmental infrastructure to Alaska's push for renewable energy solutions. We'll also dive into California's new legislative [...]
Welcome to this week's edition of the DMGS State of the States! Across the country, state governments are making impactful decisions that shape our communities. From new legislation on public safety and education to executive actions on healthcare and economic development, this edition covers the latest updates and key policy changes taking place in various [...]
In this week's edition of the DMGS State of the States, we explore a wide range of legislative activities and policy developments from across the United States. State lawmakers and governors are taking significant steps to address pressing issues such as healthcare, education, economic development, and public safety. From Alabama's early bill pre-filings for the [...]
In our latest episode of the Back in Session podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Pennsylvania State Representative Tim O'Neal. Our conversation covered a range of topics from the recent state budget to election strategies and legislative efforts aimed at increasing transparency and consumer convenience. Key Highlights: State Budget Dynamics: Representative O'Neal shared his [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/naturalbox The debate over raw milk legislation has intensified in 2024, with several states introducing or passing bills that address the sale and distribution of unpasteurized dairy products. Raw milk has not undergone pasteurization, which heats the milk to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria and pathogens. Unlike [...]
Welcome to this week's edition of "DMGS Weekly State of the States," where we provide a comprehensive roundup of the latest state legislative and policy news from across the country. This week, we highlight efforts to restore campaign finance limits in Alaska, a new partnership for semiconductor production in Arizona, and challenges to school voucher [...]
Welcome back to another episode of the Back in Session podcast! In this episode, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan Demara delve into the world of legislative advocacy with Alex Baloga, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA). Here's a breakdown of what we discussed: Introduction Upcoming NCSL conference in Louisville Alex [...]
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