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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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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

Texas 2022 Primary Election Results

2022-03-06T19:30:00-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Дмитрий Ларичев The Texas 2022 Primary Election Results are in. Texas voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, March 1st. On the ballot were races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, congress, and state legislative seats. Governor Incumbent GOP Governor Greg Abbott fended off seven challengers in last week's primary with [...]

Texas 2022 Primary Election Results2022-03-06T19:30:00-05:00

March 4th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: States Respond to the Ukrainian Crisis and Texas Primary Results Are In

2023-09-11T01:43:33-04:00

Governors, lawmakers, and other state officials from across the country dominated headlines this week in various responses to the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, something DMGS covered in two analyses earlier this week (linked below). However, lawmakers were still business-as-usual with other topics on their agendas including marijuana, gaming, COVID-19, abortion, and CRT. Notably, Connecticut lawmakers are [...]

March 4th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: States Respond to the Ukrainian Crisis and Texas Primary Results Are In2023-09-11T01:43:33-04:00

More States React to the Ukrainian Crisis

2023-09-11T01:30:36-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Oleksii Liskonih As DMGS noted earlier this week, governors around the country have already taken steps in responding to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Governors have already called for ending state contracts with Russian entities, divesting state dollars from Russian companies, and ending the purchase and sale of Russian-made vodka. While state [...]

More States React to the Ukrainian Crisis2023-09-11T01:30:36-04:00

U.S. States Respond to the Ukrainian Crisis

2023-09-11T01:43:34-04:00

Credit: iStock.com/Silent_GOS Since last week’s invasion of Ukraine by Russia, governments around the world have imposed various sanctions against Russia, including the U.S. federal government.  In addition to the federal government imposing sanctions, states have already taken their own actions directed towards Russia and in support of Ukraine.  Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an Executive [...]

U.S. States Respond to the Ukrainian Crisis2023-09-11T01:43:34-04:00

February 25th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Redistricting Dominates & Idaho Advances Bill On Ballot Harvesting

2023-09-11T01:30:37-04:00

This week saw plenty of action in various states across the country. Issues covered include "aid in dying" legislation, EV charging stations, marijuana, sports betting, redistricting, and much more. California State lawmakers in California have introduced legislation to create a statewide advance warning and ranking system of extreme heat waves to help residents prepare ahead [...]

February 25th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Redistricting Dominates & Idaho Advances Bill On Ballot Harvesting2023-09-11T01:30:37-04:00

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