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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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2021 Blockchain Legislation

2023-09-11T01:31:01-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by xresch from Pixabay  In June, DMGS covered cryptocurrency legislation and provided the latest updates in Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas.  Lawmakers are also noticing the technology behind cryptocurrency and considering various pieces of blockchain legislation. Blockchain technology is essentially a more nuanced database.  Blockchains collect information in [...]

2021 Blockchain Legislation2023-09-11T01:31:01-04:00

State Capital Weekly Recap: July 9th Edition

2023-09-11T01:31:01-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens In this week's State Capital Recap, lawmakers around the country addressed various issues including marijuana, mask mandates, special sessions, redistricting, and more. Arizona: Funding to Research Marijuana "Psychosis" On the last day of Arizona's legislative session, lawmakers approved $250,000 in funding to research connections between the use of marijuana and [...]

State Capital Weekly Recap: July 9th Edition2023-09-11T01:31:01-04:00

New Jersey Primary Election Recap

2023-09-11T01:31:02-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Element5 Digital from Pexels & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay  The New Jersey Primary Elections were held on June 8.  New Jersey and Virginia are the only states to have gubernatorial races this year, as well as state legislative races.  Presently, Democrats maintain a trifecta in New Jersey, controlling the governor’s office, state [...]

New Jersey Primary Election Recap2023-09-11T01:31:02-04:00

Election Reform Legislation: 2021 Update

2021-06-23T17:38:39-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Element5 Digital from Pexels Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent safety protocols enforced, many states improved voters’ ability to cast ballots in the 2020 election.  States rapidly expanded their mail-in voting eligibility, extended voter registration deadlines, and allowed voters to drop off mail-in ballots at secure “drop box” locations. [...]

Election Reform Legislation: 2021 Update2021-06-23T17:38:39-04:00

Cryptocurrency Legislation in 2021

2023-09-11T01:31:04-04:00

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Darwin Laganzon from Pixabay  A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography and based on blockchain technology.  Blockchain is a decentralized technology spread across a myriad of computers that manage and record transactions and is known for its security.  The government has noticed the growing cryptocurrency [...]

Cryptocurrency Legislation in 20212023-09-11T01:31:04-04:00

School Choice Legislation: 2021 Update

2021-06-04T13:09:57-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; images sourced by Hermann Traub & Thanks for your Like • donations welcome from Pixabay  In the year 2021, many states passed new school choice legislation or legislation expanding existing school choice programs.  School choice comes in many different forms across the country. However, almost every state has some system that allows families [...]

School Choice Legislation: 2021 Update2021-06-04T13:09:57-04:00

DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Gaming Compact Bill

2023-07-25T12:05:32-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by gepharts3d from Pixabay  On April 23, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida.  The historic compact is to last 30 years. Florida’s 2021 legislative session ended in April.  However, House and Senate leaders called lawmakers back for a special legislative session [...]

DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Gaming Compact Bill2023-07-25T12:05:32-04:00

Auto-IRA Legislation Update: Public Retirement for Private Sector Workers

2021-05-26T13:50:17-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Tumisu & Gerd Altmann from Pixabay  According to a recent Pew report, at least 1/4 of nongovernmental, nonagricultural, full-time U.S. workers do not have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.  The report also found that fewer than 15% of U.S. households contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA).  State lawmakers [...]

Auto-IRA Legislation Update: Public Retirement for Private Sector Workers2021-05-26T13:50:17-04:00

Pennsylvania 2021 Primary Election Results

2023-09-11T00:51:03-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Tumisu & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay  The Pennsylvania 2021 primary election results are in! The Keystone State held its primary election on Tuesday, May 18.  Races on the ballot this year ranged from ballot questions to statewide judicial candidates to special elections to local races such as school board, mayor, [...]

Pennsylvania 2021 Primary Election Results2023-09-11T00:51:03-04:00

Ranked Choice Voting Legislation: 2021 Updates

2021-05-18T08:06:00-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Andreas Breitling & amberzen from Pixabay  Last year, DMGS covered ranked choice voting and the states that either use the voting system or were looking to implement it via ranked choice voting legislation, or RCV legislation.  Almost every state uses the same first-past-the-post voting system. In this winner-take-all method, voters can [...]

Ranked Choice Voting Legislation: 2021 Updates2021-05-18T08:06:00-04:00

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