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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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Student Loan Forgiveness Legislation: Recent State Action

2023-09-11T01:31:10-04:00

Digital Image by Ryan Stevens; image source by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay There is currently a significant discussion in Congress regarding student debt and student loan forgiveness.  Before leaving office, former President Donald Trump’s Administration paused federal student loan payments through January 31, 2021.  In one of President Joe Biden’s first acts upon assuming office, [...]

Student Loan Forgiveness Legislation: Recent State Action2023-09-11T01:31:10-04:00

Legislation to Limit Plant-Based Meat Product Labels

2021-02-19T07:30:00-05:00

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Roberto Rizzo and OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay   The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the U.S. meat industry since last year. Major producers had to shut down production when workers were exposed to and infected with the coronavirus at meat production facilities.  The Good Food Institute estimated the sale of [...]

Legislation to Limit Plant-Based Meat Product Labels2021-02-19T07:30:00-05:00

Medical Marijuana Legalization in 2021: Who’s Next?

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

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; images by Gordon Johnson and MasterTux from Pixabay  As we noted in November, Mississippi and South Dakota voters approved medical marijuana via ballot measure in their respective states in the 2020 Election.  There are now dozens of states which regulate cannabis for medical use, with more potentially on the horizon.  While some [...]

Medical Marijuana Legalization in 2021: Who’s Next?2023-09-11T01:31:11-04:00

State of the State Addresses Part 2: Governors Lay Out 2021 Priorities

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

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Jason Gillman from Pixabay With 2021 legislative sessions underway, governors across the country are delivering their “state of the state” addresses—budget addresses in some states—outlining their visions for their state in 2021.  We previously covered addresses by New York, New Jersey, Idaho, Kentucky, Arizona, and Maine governors.  Since our last update, more [...]

State of the State Addresses Part 2: Governors Lay Out 2021 Priorities2023-09-11T01:31:11-04:00

Sports Betting Legalization: 2021 Outlook

2023-09-11T01:31:13-04:00

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Tumisu from Pixabay  In 2018, the United States Supreme Court struck down a 1992 federal law that prohibited states, except for Nevada, from authorizing sports gambling.  Since then, lawmakers in numerous states have introduced sports betting legalization legislation in their states.  Over a dozen states have since legalized sports [...]

Sports Betting Legalization: 2021 Outlook2023-09-11T01:31:13-04:00

The 87th Texas Legislature: What’s on the Agenda?

2021-01-22T15:32:17-05:00

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by 888xyz from Pixabay  Texas legislators convened for the state’s 87th Legislature on January 12.  Unlike most states, Texas lawmakers meet biennially. Once they adjourn at the end of May, they will not come back for a regular session until 2023.  Only four states hold their legislative sessions every other year, [...]

The 87th Texas Legislature: What’s on the Agenda?2021-01-22T15:32:17-05:00

To-Go Cocktails: Permanent or Temporary?

2023-09-11T01:43:56-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by StockSnap and Daniel Roberts from Pixabay  Last year, we looked at states navigating liquor law changes during the pandemic and whether or not to-go cocktails would be allowed.  During the recent holiday season, many governors clamped down on COVID-related restrictions to prevent coronavirus spread.  In doing so, restaurants and [...]

To-Go Cocktails: Permanent or Temporary?2023-09-11T01:43:56-04:00

Maryland Update: the RELIEF Act of 2021 Announced by Governor Hogan

2021-01-15T07:30:00-05:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; images by Bruce Emmerling and Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay  On Monday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced an emergency stimulus and tax relief legislative package - the RELIEF Act.  If approved by lawmakers, the RELIEF Act package would provide more than $1 billion for working families in Maryland, small businesses, and those whose employment [...]

Maryland Update: the RELIEF Act of 2021 Announced by Governor Hogan2021-01-15T07:30:00-05:00

State of the States: Governors Lay Out Visions For 2021

2023-09-11T00:36:27-04:00

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source LoveBuiltLife from Pixabay  With 2021 legislative sessions underway, governors across the country are delivering their “state of the state” addresses—budget addresses in some states—outlining their visions for their state in 2021.  Lawmakers must agree with the governor for policies to advance and become law, which largely depends on each state’s [...]

State of the States: Governors Lay Out Visions For 20212023-09-11T00:36:27-04:00

2021 Legislative Session Preparation Tips

2021-01-08T07:30:00-05:00

Digital Image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Kate226 from Pixabay With 2021 legislative sessions now underway in numerous states, it is essential to prepare for your advocacy efforts. While you may have advocated or lobbied lawmakers for an issue or cause in the past, you are likely to face different obstacles in 2021.  The [...]

2021 Legislative Session Preparation Tips2021-01-08T07:30:00-05:00

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