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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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October 22nd DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Special Sessions Dominate and Delaware Bans Ghost Guns

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

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Jason Gillman from Pixabay  This week was dominated by special sessions either taking place or being announced in various states around the country. Notably, as Tennessee just finished up a special session to address a spending package to address Ford Motor Company's $5.6 billion investment into an electric vehicle [...]

October 22nd DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Special Sessions Dominate and Delaware Bans Ghost Guns2023-07-25T12:05:28-04:00

Legislation Banning Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

2021-10-19T20:48:37-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay  As states continue to address the need to reduce carbon dioxide and other air pollution, California made the news recently when Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that will eventually ban the sale of gas-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws. While many localities around the [...]

Legislation Banning Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment2021-10-19T20:48:37-04:00

Community Solar Legislation

2023-09-11T01:30:52-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by andreas160578 from Pixabay The U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) defines ‘community solar’ as any solar project or purchasing program in a geographic area whose benefits flow through to multiple customers, including individuals, businesses, non-profits, and others. Community solar is allowed in at least 21 states [...]

Community Solar Legislation2023-09-11T01:30:52-04:00

October 15th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Louisiana Has a $1B Surplus, Bipartisan Recreational Marijuana Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania, & California Bans Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

2023-09-11T00:51:02-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by DEZALB from Pixabay  As we approach the halfway point through October, lawmakers and executives around the country proved to be quite busy this week. Notably, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning gas-powered lawn equipment, an issue that has been gaining some traction across the country in localities and [...]

October 15th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Louisiana Has a $1B Surplus, Bipartisan Recreational Marijuana Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania, & California Bans Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment2023-09-11T00:51:02-04:00

Preparing for COVID-19 Testing Requirements

2021-10-11T13:19:18-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerd Altmann & FrankundFrei from Pixabay  Last month, the U.S. Government (USG) announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would introduce an Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) requiring private-sector companies that employ 100 or more workers to require either proof of vaccination or weekly testing.  OSHA is still working [...]

Preparing for COVID-19 Testing Requirements2021-10-11T13:19:18-04:00

October 8th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: California Announces Plans to Require COVID Vaccine for In-Person Learning

2023-09-11T01:43:45-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Bishnu Sarangi from Pixabay  This week, California made headlines when Governor Gavin Newsom announced California would be the first in the nation to require the COVID-19 vaccine (once it receives full FDA approval for middle and high schoolers) for students to attend class in-person. In non-COVID news, Florida could [...]

October 8th DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: California Announces Plans to Require COVID Vaccine for In-Person Learning2023-09-11T01:43:45-04:00

Mississippi Medical Marijuana Draft Legislation Revealed: Special Session Coming

2023-07-25T12:05:29-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens' image sources by nneem & 1778011 from Pixabay  Last November, Mississippi voters approved a ballot referendum to legalize medical marijuana in the state.  Now, lawmakers appear to have agreed to draft language on finally legalizing the treatment and have called on the governor to call the legislature into a special legislative session. [...]

Mississippi Medical Marijuana Draft Legislation Revealed: Special Session Coming2023-07-25T12:05:29-04:00

October 1st DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: COVID-19 Emergency Powers Extended in One State and Mandate Overreach Examined in Another

2023-09-11T01:43:46-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by RJA1988 from Pixabay  This week saw plenty of action by lawmakers and governors across the country on various issues, notably COVID-19, special sessions, redistricting, marijuana, and more. This year has seen a flurry of activity related to COVID-19 powers and this week alone we saw Connecticut's legislature extend Governor [...]

October 1st DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: COVID-19 Emergency Powers Extended in One State and Mandate Overreach Examined in Another2023-09-11T01:43:46-04:00

Human Body Composting Legislation

2021-09-28T20:36:00-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Jing & Rob van der Meijden from Pixabay  Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB21-006 into law earlier this year, making Colorado the second state to allow human body composting via human body composting legislation.  The human body composting legislation expressly authorizes human remains to be transformed to the soil using [...]

Human Body Composting Legislation2021-09-28T20:36:00-04:00

2021 Dark Sky Legislation

2023-09-11T01:30:53-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by FelixMittermeier from Pixabay  While many are familiar with air, water, and land pollution, another form is receiving some lawmakers’ attention.  Light pollution is unwanted or excessive artificial light, which can cause adverse effects and degrade environmental quality.  As of 2016, at least 18 states had laws in place to [...]

2021 Dark Sky Legislation2023-09-11T01:30:53-04:00
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