This week’s State of the States highlights the broad scope of legislative action taking shape across the country. From education initiatives in Alabama, Michigan, and Texas to pressing public safety measures in Arizona, Georgia, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are advancing policies that reflect both local challenges and national priorities. Additional developments span health care [...]
This week’s State of the States covers a wide range of legislative and executive actions across the country, from new laws on camp safety in Texas and crypto ATM fraud prevention in Arizona to debates on education policy in Alaska and affordable housing in Connecticut. Lawmakers are tackling issues spanning criminal justice, election reform, public [...]
In this episode of Back in Session, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara welcome Anne Dudro and Luc Montminy, the newest members of Duane Morris Government Strategies. From policy consulting to working at the White House and on Canadian political campaigns, Anne and Luc bring decades of experience in government affairs. They share their journeys, lessons [...]
From education reforms and infrastructure projects to debates over cannabis regulation and budget showdowns, states across the country are advancing a wide range of policy initiatives this week. In the August 15th edition of DMGS Weekly State of the States, we cover legislative developments, executive actions, and regulatory changes from all 50 states — giving [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Liudmila Chernetska Across the country, a small but growing number of states are moving to provide pregnancy disabled parking permits, offering short-term accommodations for expectant mothers facing mobility challenges. These measures aim to ease access to stores, workplaces, and public facilities during pregnancy, particularly in the later stages, when physical demands can make [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/WANAN YOSSINGKUM In July 2025, the Trump AI Action Plan was released as a comprehensive roadmap for advancing artificial intelligence in the United States. The plan lays out a national approach built around three main pillars: accelerating AI innovation, building the infrastructure to support large-scale AI deployment, and leading in international AI diplomacy [...]
In this engaging episode of Back in Session, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara welcome Mallerie Stromswold, a former Montana legislator and current Government Affairs Manager and Event Coordinator with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce. From launching her campaign while still in high school to navigating the political landscape in a new state, Mallerie shares [...]
Welcome to the August 1st, 2025 edition of DMGS State of the States! As we enter a new month, state legislatures and executive leaders across the country are making significant policy moves—from tax reform proposals and housing legislation to AI regulation and public health initiatives. This week’s roundup features key developments in nearly every state, [...]
It may still be summer, but it's almost time for fall legislative sessions across the country. Which means it may be time to start scheduling meetings with legislators. Are you struggling with scheduling meetings with lawmakers? As we've noted before, the key to effective lobbying is getting in front of the right legislators or regulatory [...]
Join hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara on this episode of the Back in Session podcast as they chat with Pennsylvania State Representative David Rowe, Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. Dive into Rowe's unconventional path to politics, from teaching English in Taiwan and running CrossFit gyms to local township service and now tackling [...]
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