This week’s DMGS State of the States highlights legislative developments and policy moves from across the country, from special sessions in Alaska and Colorado to new cannabis laws in Delaware and Nebraska’s ongoing preparations for its medical marijuana rollout. Lawmakers are addressing topics ranging from AI regulation and workplace surveillance to physician shortages and property [...]
This week’s State of the States highlights a wide range of legislative and executive actions as governors sign bills, issue vetoes, and announce new policy initiatives across the country. From child care funding in Arizona and new healthcare laws in Delaware to proposed executions methods in Indiana and housing reforms in Maine, state governments continue [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Scharfsinn86 As self-driving technology becomes increasingly more advanced, states are stepping up to define how autonomous vehicles should operate on public roads. With federal guidance still limited, autonomous vehicle legislation has become a priority for state lawmakers seeking to balance innovation, safety, and public trust. Recent activity in various states highlights the diverse [...]
Welcome to the July 18th, 2025 edition of State of the States, your weekly roundup of key legislative activity happening across the country. From capital punishment expansion efforts in Alabama to cannabis legalization proposals in Pennsylvania and AI workforce training in Virginia, this update brings you a snapshot of the most impactful and emerging policy [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/gorodenkoff As the United States grapples with mounting electronic waste (e-waste) pollution, a growing number of states are moving beyond stopgap recycling efforts and adopting legislation that reflects the core principles of a circular economy: durability, repairability, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and universal access to safe disposal. Often underestimated in its environmental and [...]
This week’s State of the States highlights a range of legislative actions across the U.S., reflecting the diverse priorities of state governments. From Alabama setting special election dates to California tackling AI chatbot regulations, states are addressing critical issues like mental health, education, environmental justice, and public safety. Governors wielded veto power in Arizona [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/hxdbzxy Rates of childhood obesity in the U.S. have soared in the past few years, with an alarming 19.7% of children classified as “obese” or “morbidly obese” in 2020. As children’s physical and psychological health suffers from this issue, now deemed a public health concern, State Legislatures are beginning to take action. Several [...]
In this week's State of the States, we explore pivotal developments across the U.S., from New Jersey’s tax increases to ensure a $6 billion surplus, to Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget delays, and Alabama’s move to ban hemp-derived THC. These critical state-level actions are shaping budgets, public services, and emerging industries as the new fiscal year begins. [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Urupong Since our last update on social media regulation for minors, the conversation around protecting young users online has intensified, with states across the U.S. advancing bold legislative measures in 2025. From Nevada’s push to restrict addictive features like infinite scrolling to Vermont’s robust data privacy protections, lawmakers are addressing the growing concerns [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/demerzel21 Previously, DMGS covered efforts to restrict hazing on college campuses. Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of their willingness to participate, which often takes many forms. Hazing deaths and injuries remain a prevalent issue on many college [...]
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