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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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State Address Railroad Safety Through Legislation

2023-09-05T10:20:41-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Michael Derrer Fuchs State legislatures are working to increase rail safety by improving current regulations and creating new policies to promote safer railroad practices. Such initiatives coincide with federal legislation introduced after hazardous derailments in early 2023. Specifically, state governments are implementing national standards for crew sizes, detection services, and train lengths, through [...]

State Address Railroad Safety Through Legislation2023-09-05T10:20:41-04:00

Digital Driver’s License Legislation: States Allowing Mobile IDs

2023-09-11T00:51:16-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Who_I_am In adopting advanced technology in driver licensing, several states have created digital driver’s licenses or mobile IDs. In 2016, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) signed HB 481 into law, allowing individuals to have a digital driver’s license as an alternative to a physical one. Since then, additional states have followed [...]

Digital Driver’s License Legislation: States Allowing Mobile IDs2023-09-11T00:51:16-04:00

Weekly State of the States: July 28, 2023 Edition

2023-09-11T00:51:18-04:00

Governors and state legislatures across the country remained busy this week, addressing various issues such as e-bikes, school vouchers, electric vehicles, and more. Notably, Texas enacted property tax cuts into law, Pennsylvania's budget stalemate continues, and New Jersey is suing the federal government over New York's congestion pricing plan. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) [...]

Weekly State of the States: July 28, 2023 Edition2023-09-11T00:51:18-04:00

988 Legislation: States Take Action

2023-07-27T14:35:53-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Kunakorn Rassadornyindee Suicide, an urgent public health issue, is the 11th leading cause of death in the country according to Pew Trusts. Screening tools for suicide risk can assist with reducing these deaths by connecting people to treatment. States may establish and guarantee access to crisis services, including 24-hour local crisis centers, [...]

988 Legislation: States Take Action2023-07-27T14:35:53-04:00

Non-Compete Legislation: 2023 Update

2023-07-27T14:44:16-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/William_Potter Non-competes are contractual agreements between an employer and employee that typically restrict employees from working for a competitor or starting their own ventures within a specific geographic area and timeframe. Once reserved for high-level executives, these legal contracts have found their way into the lives of ordinary low-wage employees, including hairdressers [...]

Non-Compete Legislation: 2023 Update2023-07-27T14:44:16-04:00

States Looking to Change Presidential Primary Dates?

2023-09-11T01:42:35-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/finevector With the 2024 presidential primary elections approaching, there have been renewed discussions in various state legislatures over when their states should hold primary elections, and whether or not to change their presidential primary dates. National media attention focuses on the traditional early states, such as Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina; consequently, [...]

States Looking to Change Presidential Primary Dates?2023-09-11T01:42:35-04:00

2023 Virginia Primary Election Results

2023-07-27T14:44:42-04:00

3D rendering of the flag of Virginia on satin texture. On June 20, 2023, Virginia concluded its legislative primaries. With a four-seat Democratic majority in the State Senate and a four-seat Republican majority in the House of Delegates, the primaries presented a significant opportunity for both parties to chart a course for party control of [...]

2023 Virginia Primary Election Results2023-07-27T14:44:42-04:00

New NGA Leadership

2023-09-11T00:37:53-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/yevtony Last week, the National Governors Association (NGA) elected Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) as its new Chair and Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) as NGA Vice Chair. Cox succeeds New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D), who will now serve on the NGA Executive Committee, along with the below governors: Governor Roy Cooper, [...]

New NGA Leadership2023-09-11T00:37:53-04:00

Weekly State of the States: July 7th, 2023 Edition

2023-09-11T01:42:38-04:00

Lawmakers and governors around the country were busy this week, despite the July 4th holiday. Many states finalized or continued to work on their respective state's budget, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Meanwhile, New Jersey enacted a law requiring flood risk disclosure, recreational cannabis sales went live in Maryland, and Wisconsin's governor used his line-item [...]

Weekly State of the States: July 7th, 2023 Edition2023-09-11T01:42:38-04:00

Last Week’s Municipal Recap: June 12th  

2023-06-12T11:14:29-04:00

City governments and officials across the country were busy last week working on several types of legislation and ordinances. Notable issues covered below include Seattle’s rejection of a public drug use prosecution bill, Chicago’s $51 million Migrant Funding Ordinance to support migrant seekers, and Phoenix’s Crime Reduction Plan.   Atlanta, GA   Last Tuesday, the Atlanta [...]

Last Week’s Municipal Recap: June 12th  2023-06-12T11:14:29-04:00
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