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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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September 24th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Colorado Allows Human Body Composting, Nebraska’s 2022 Primary Could Be Delayed, NJ Cannabis Delays, and More

2023-09-11T01:30:54-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Abhay Bharadwaj from Pixabay  While a lot of attention is paid to lawmakers and governors dealing with COVID related issues such as vaccine mandates and mask mandates, plenty of other unrelated issues are seeing action. Notably, Colorado is set to become the second state in the country to allow [...]

September 24th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Colorado Allows Human Body Composting, Nebraska’s 2022 Primary Could Be Delayed, NJ Cannabis Delays, and More2023-09-11T01:30:54-04:00

Florida 2022 Pre-Filed Bills

2021-09-20T16:52:39-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Ro Ma & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay  It may still be 2021, but Florida lawmakers have already begun pre-filing legislation for next year’s 2022 legislative session.  Much attention has been paid to some Florida lawmakers who intend to introduce an abortion-ban bill like the one passed in Texas (TX SB 8). [...]

Florida 2022 Pre-Filed Bills2021-09-20T16:52:39-04:00

September 17th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Cash Bail, Redistricting, Marijuana, and Newsom Survives the California Recall

2023-09-11T01:43:47-04:00

Digital collage image and collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gordon Johnson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, & Paula Wood from Pixabay    A lot of focus was spent this week on California Governor Gavin Newsom surviving a recall election effort, but lawmakers and other governors across the country were also busy this week on issues ranging from COVID-19 to [...]

September 17th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Cash Bail, Redistricting, Marijuana, and Newsom Survives the California Recall2023-09-11T01:43:47-04:00

Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Update

2023-09-11T01:30:55-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by 1778011 & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay  The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a program Congress created in 2005 intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the renewable fuels sector while reducing the reliance on foreign oil.  A particular aspect of the RFS program, Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), has caused [...]

Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Update2023-09-11T01:30:55-04:00

September 10th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap

2023-09-11T01:30:55-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens Lawmakers and governors this week were busy on a range of issues, including redistricting, COVID-19, election reform, carbon caps, and more. Feel free to let us know what is going on in your state for our upcoming State Capital Weekly Recaps! Alabama Alabama lawmakers may be back soon for a [...]

September 10th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap2023-09-11T01:30:55-04:00

September 3rd Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Redistricting, COVID, and Marijuana Dominate

2023-09-11T01:30:56-04:00

Digital image. byRya Stevens; image sources by Gordon Johnson, Tumisu, & OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay  Lawmakers and governors this week were busy on a range of issues, including redistricting, COVID-19, critical race theory, marijuana, and more. Feel free to let us know what is going on in your state for our upcoming State Capital Weekly Recaps! Alabama Alabama lawmakers [...]

September 3rd Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Redistricting, COVID, and Marijuana Dominate2023-09-11T01:30:56-04:00

Around the States: Budget Updates Part 2

2021-08-31T08:53:51-04:00

As discussed in our previous budget update, many states are passing record high spending in their FY 22 state budgets.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent public health and economic crises, spending on education, healthcare resources, tax cuts, and spending federal stimulus dollars are major priorities.  Helping to ensure that businesses can reopen [...]

Around the States: Budget Updates Part 22021-08-31T08:53:51-04:00

August 27th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Wisconsin Giving $100 Gift Cards to the Vaccinated

2023-09-11T01:30:57-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens Lawmakers and governors across the country were busy this week on various issues including marijuana, COVID vaccines, mask mandates, election reform, and more. Arizona Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced this week he is investing $5 million to launch the Back to Work Small Business Rehiring and Retention Program to help [...]

August 27th Edition of the DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Wisconsin Giving $100 Gift Cards to the Vaccinated2023-09-11T01:30:57-04:00

COVID Vaccine Mandates & Testing Requirements

2023-09-11T01:30:57-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by torstensimon from Pixabay  On August 23rd, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 years and older.  In announcing the vaccine’s approval, Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock noted that they hope the full FDA approval will instill additional confidence for people to [...]

COVID Vaccine Mandates & Testing Requirements2023-09-11T01:30:57-04:00

EDA American Rescue Plan Programs: How DMGS Can Help

2021-08-23T11:47:27-04:00

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Clker-Free-Vector-Images & Gerd Altmann from Pixabay  The American Rescue Plan provides the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) with $3 billion in supplemental funding to accelerate the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and build resilient local economies. This flexible funding enables EDA to provide transformational investments across the nation to [...]

EDA American Rescue Plan Programs: How DMGS Can Help2021-08-23T11:47:27-04:00
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