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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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January 14th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Florida Abortion Ban, Concealed Carry in Alabama, Kansas Medical Marijuana, & More

2023-09-11T01:30:42-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by sarangib from Pixabay This week, lawmakers around the country either began or continued their 2022 legislative sessions with plenty of work to be done. Top issues covered this week include a 15 week abortion ban bill being introduced in Florida, Kentucky lawmakers approving tornado-relief legislation, and an [...]

January 14th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Florida Abortion Ban, Concealed Carry in Alabama, Kansas Medical Marijuana, & More2023-09-11T01:30:42-04:00

States That Could Legalize Marijuana in 2022: A Look at Recreational Marijuana Legislation

2023-09-11T01:43:37-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Wild0ne from Pixabay As of May of 2021, 36 states allow for the use of medical marijuana, a topic we have covered extensively in the past. In 2021, five states began allowing recreational cannabis — New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Connecticut. However, only 18 [...]

States That Could Legalize Marijuana in 2022: A Look at Recreational Marijuana Legislation2023-09-11T01:43:37-04:00

2022 State of the States: Part 1

2022-01-10T10:06:29-05:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by 1778011 from Pixabay Now that we are officially in 2022, we are beginning to get a sense of what could be on lawmakers’ agenda in various state legislatures around the country. As DMGS recapped last year, governors typically outline their legislative and executive priorities in a state [...]

2022 State of the States: Part 12022-01-10T10:06:29-05:00

January 7th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: 2022 Sessions Convene

2023-09-11T01:43:38-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by MarinkasTravels from Pixabay The first week of 2022 turned out to be a busy one in state capitals around the country. Legislative sessions began in some states this week, while various governors either delivered their annual State of the State addresses or scheduled them for the coming [...]

January 7th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: 2022 Sessions Convene2023-09-11T01:43:38-04:00

Struggling to Schedule Legislative Meetings? Here are the Tips You Need to Succeed

2022-01-05T16:28:27-05:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Aymanejed from Pixabay The key to effective lobbying is being able to get in front of the right lawmakers or regulatory and policy leaders. However, getting in front of the right people may not always be the easiest thing to do, or could take longer than anticipated. [...]

Struggling to Schedule Legislative Meetings? Here are the Tips You Need to Succeed2022-01-05T16:28:27-05:00

2022 Legislative Session Preparation Tips: All You Need To Know!

2023-09-11T00:35:54-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by plumerl from Pixabay DMGS helped prepare you for the legislative sessions that began in 2021, and while some of those sessions continue into 2022, other states have new legislative sessions altogether that will begin in the coming months. With 2022 legislative sessions beginning this week in numerous states, [...]

2022 Legislative Session Preparation Tips: All You Need To Know!2023-09-11T00:35:54-04:00

December 31st DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: New Years Eve Edition

2023-09-11T01:43:39-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by nidan from Pixabay Despite this week being sandwiched between Christmas and New Years, plenty of action was taken in state capitals across the country, especially as it relates to COVID-19 and preparing for 2022 legislative sessions which are right around the corner. Lastly, all of us at [...]

December 31st DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: New Years Eve Edition2023-09-11T01:43:39-04:00

Virtual Snow Day Legislation: Could the Future of Snow Days be in Jeopardy?

2023-09-11T01:30:44-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by JillWellington and mmi9 from Pixabay Technological advancements in recent years have made virtual learning a possibility for K–12 schools. With virtual learning a possibility, some states and schools are looking to eliminate snow days and allow classes and instruction to be conducted virtually. With many schools across [...]

Virtual Snow Day Legislation: Could the Future of Snow Days be in Jeopardy?2023-09-11T01:30:44-04:00

Happy Holidays: State Lawmakers Introduce Various Bills Related to the Holidays

2023-09-11T01:30:44-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by monicore from Pixabay December brings the holiday season, with various Christmas and other holiday decorations, including trees, lights, and more.  However, some lawmakers are hoping to play a role in addressing various issues surrounding these myriad decorations. Others hope to extend certain sales tax exemptions related to [...]

Happy Holidays: State Lawmakers Introduce Various Bills Related to the Holidays2023-09-11T01:30:44-04:00

COVID-19 Vaccine, Mask, & Testing Requirements: Coming Back or Gone for Good?

2023-09-11T01:30:45-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by ronstik from Pixabay From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, DMGS has provided updates from various states looking to implement new restrictions or lift them.  If you missed these updates, you can find them below.  Now over two years since the COVID-19 pandemic’s beginning, health requirements across [...]

COVID-19 Vaccine, Mask, & Testing Requirements: Coming Back or Gone for Good?2023-09-11T01:30:45-04:00
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