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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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November 12th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: New Senate President in NJ and Kansas Governor Wants to “Axe the Food Tax”

2023-09-11T01:43:42-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by rmartins759 from Pixabay Following last week's elections, State Capitols around the country were back to business this week. Redistricting remains at the forefront for many states as they seek to redraw their political lines heading into 2022. Additionally, New Jersey will have a new Senate President, Kansas [...]

November 12th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: New Senate President in NJ and Kansas Governor Wants to “Axe the Food Tax”2023-09-11T01:43:42-04:00

OSHA Announces COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS for Employers with 100+ Employees

2021-11-08T17:35:45-05:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Wilfried Pohnke & Shafin Al Asad Protic from Pixabay  If your business has more than 100 employees, this news will certainly impact you.  As DMGS noted last month, the U.S. Government announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would introduce an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring private-sector [...]

OSHA Announces COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS for Employers with 100+ Employees2021-11-08T17:35:45-05:00

Daylight Saving Time Legislation: Make Permanent or End Completely?

2023-09-11T01:30:50-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by obpia30 from Pixabay  Did you remember to set your clocks back one hour today?  Some state lawmakers are hoping you won’t have to worry about changing your clocks two times a year, as we noted last year around this time.  In just the last four years, 19 states have [...]

Daylight Saving Time Legislation: Make Permanent or End Completely?2023-09-11T01:30:50-04:00

November 4th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Elections Edition

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

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Marina Zabawa from Pixabay Elections around the country certainly dominated in the news this week, but perhaps no more than the elections in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans swept all three statewide races (governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general) in Virginia while also flipping control of the [...]

November 4th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Elections Edition2023-09-11T01:43:43-04:00

2021 Election Results: Virginia, New Jersey, & More

2023-09-11T01:30:51-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Prawny & Tumisu from Pixabay  As you know from our pre-election coverage, Virginia and New Jersey are notable this year because they held their gubernatorial and state legislative elections this week (except the Virginia Senate).  Before Tuesday’s elections, many within both parties viewed the two gubernatorial elections as precursors [...]

2021 Election Results: Virginia, New Jersey, & More2023-09-11T01:30:51-04:00

Election Day 2021 Preview & Outlook: Virginia and New Jersey

2023-09-11T00:37:47-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Debi Brady & mohamed Hassan from Pixabay  After several weeks of voting, tomorrow is the last day that polls are open for the 2021 elections across the country.  While this year is not a presidential election or even Congressional midterm election year, voters will decide many critical state and [...]

Election Day 2021 Preview & Outlook: Virginia and New Jersey2023-09-11T00:37:47-04:00

Salem Witch Trials: 2021 Legislation Exonerating Accused Witch

2021-10-31T10:04:00-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Larisa Koshkina from Pixabay  In the spirit of Halloween, one may be interested to know that Massachusetts state lawmakers this year introduced legislation related to the Salem Witch Trials. The Salem Witch Trials began in 1692 and involved over 150 women, men, and children, accused of witchcraft. Not only [...]

Salem Witch Trials: 2021 Legislation Exonerating Accused Witch2021-10-31T10:04:00-04:00

October 29th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Redistricting, Special Sessions, and California May Ban Live Weapons on Movie Sets

2023-09-11T01:43:44-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay  This week, unsurprisingly, redistricting continued to remain a top priority for many legislatures across the country. Outside of redistricting and various special sessions, one lawmaker in California made news by proposing to ban live weapons for movie sets following the recent accidental shooting death of [...]

October 29th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Redistricting, Special Sessions, and California May Ban Live Weapons on Movie Sets2023-09-11T01:43:44-04:00

Around the States: 2021 Special Session Updates

2023-07-25T12:05:28-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay  Some state legislatures may be called into “special sessions” to address specific policy topics in addition to regular legislative meetings.  In 14 states, only governors may call special sessions.  In the other 36 states, the governor or the Legislature may call for a special session.  [...]

Around the States: 2021 Special Session Updates2023-07-25T12:05:28-04:00

To-Go Cocktail Legislation: Fall 2021 Update

2021-10-25T10:31:55-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Pexels from Pixabay  It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the operations of restaurants and bars across the country. During the pandemic, many states have looked to soften their stances on allowing cocktails to be ordered to-go as a way for restaurants and bars to help [...]

To-Go Cocktail Legislation: Fall 2021 Update2021-10-25T10:31:55-04:00
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