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2023 Legislation for Remote Worker Incentivization Programs

2023-07-27T14:44:12-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/PrathanChorruangsak Companies nationwide switched to remote working with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With remote work seemingly here to stay for some workers and industries, several states are legislating to incentivize remote employees to relocate. Whether via housing regulations or tax credits, many states are capitalizing off this newly widespread working [...]

2023 Legislation for Remote Worker Incentivization Programs2023-07-27T14:44:12-04:00

States Considering $35 Insulin Price Caps, or Less

2023-07-27T14:47:26-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Maksim Luzgin In 2022, DMGS discussed the surge in insulin prices, which had tripled from 2002 to 2013. This dramatic increase resulted in a corresponding tripling of patient insulin product prices. This upward trend has persisted, compelling certain patients to allocate over 40% of their post-subsistence family income solely to cover the cost [...]

States Considering $35 Insulin Price Caps, or Less2023-07-27T14:47:26-04:00

States Considering Regulation of Minor Access to Social Media

2023-07-27T14:46:54-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Urupong In October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national state of emergency in children’s mental health. While the extent of social media’s contribution to the rise in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts among children is still debated, many state legislators are finding it to be of growing [...]

States Considering Regulation of Minor Access to Social Media2023-07-27T14:46:54-04:00

States Introducing Legislation to Address Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Industry

2023-07-26T12:01:35-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Nudphon Phuengsuwan “Peer-to-peer car sharing” refers to sharing privately-owned vehicles for money over an internet platform such as Turo, Getaround, or Zipcar. Similar to Airbnbs where individuals can rent out their homes, car sharing allows participating vehicle owners to rent out their vehicles when they are not using them. The car sharing industry [...]

States Introducing Legislation to Address Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Industry2023-07-26T12:01:35-04:00

Weekly State of the States: July 14, 2023 Edition

2023-09-11T01:42:37-04:00

It may be the middle of the summer, but that didn't stop a plethora of legislative and executive action from taking place this week. Some states continued to work on, or finalize, their respective budgets, Oklahoma became the 41st state to offer online voter registration, a court ordered New York to redraw its congressional maps, [...]

Weekly State of the States: July 14, 2023 Edition2023-09-11T01:42:37-04:00

Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: States’ Attempts to Revolutionize Mental Health Services

2023-06-27T18:03:30-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/David Gyung Various U.S. industries and services have adopted artificial intelligence (AI), with 25% of companies integrating and actively using AI in business operations. Mental health services have also begun to use AI as a tool, with some apps, such as Wysa and Woebot, leveraging AI to engage with and counsel users seeking [...]

Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: States’ Attempts to Revolutionize Mental Health Services2023-06-27T18:03:30-04:00

Last Week’s Municipal Recap: June 19th, 2023

2023-06-21T19:39:03-04:00

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 $970 million Housing Levy, Detroit’s new multi-use affordable housing development, and Philadelphia’s emergency response to the highway collapse of route I-95. Cleveland, OH Zelma George Neighborhood Rescue Resource and [...]

Last Week’s Municipal Recap: June 19th, 20232023-06-21T19:39:03-04:00

Weekly State of the States: June 16, 2023 Edition

2023-09-11T01:42:39-04:00

It was a busy week in state capitols around the country. Some states addressed budget measures for upcoming years, while other states took steps to combat workforce shortages. Additionally, Illinois took steps to improve their railway infrastructure, Minnesota released details regarding their new cannabis program, and Vermont legalized sports betting. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R), [...]

Weekly State of the States: June 16, 2023 Edition2023-09-11T01:42:39-04:00

Student Loan Bills of Rights: 2023 Update on Borrower Protections

2023-09-11T00:38:18-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/designer491 With the ever-rising costs associated with higher education, students and families are taking out more loans than in the past. Many states are creating legislation to protect citizens from potentially exploitive loan agreements as loan servicers rise in prominence, something DMGS previously covered. Several states, including California, Rhode Island, and New Jersey, [...]

Student Loan Bills of Rights: 2023 Update on Borrower Protections2023-09-11T00:38:18-04:00

Last Week’s Municipal Recap: June 5th  

2023-06-05T19:48:30-04:00

City governments and officials across the country were busy last week working on several types of legislation and ordinances. Notable issues covered below include Austin’s proposed route for the city’s new light rail, Boston’s new electoral map, and New York City’s recent legislation that aims to protect citizens from housing and employment discrimination based on [...]

Last Week’s Municipal Recap: June 5th  2023-06-05T19:48:30-04:00

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