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The Evolving Landscape of NIL Rights for Student Athletes: State-Level Updates in 2025
Ryan StevensThe rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has revolutionized collegiate athletics, empowering student-athletes to monetize their personal brands while maintaining eligibility, something we previously covered in 2023. Since California’s groundbreaking Fair Pay to...
Digital Driver’s Licenses in 2025: Key State Legislation and Trends on Mobile IDs
Ryan StevensAs technology continues to evolve, digital driver’s licenses (also known as mobile IDs) are gaining traction across the United States. States are increasingly exploring legislative measures to modernize driver identification systems, enabling drivers to use...
States Act on Climate Superfunds
Ryan StevensAs the impacts of climate change intensify, several U.S. states are taking legislative steps to address the mounting costs of adaptation and resilience. New York, New Jersey, and Vermont have recently introduced or enacted laws...
Weekly State of the States: December 20th, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensIn this week’s DMGS Weekly State of the States, we highlight Alabama’s efforts to assist low-income families with energy costs, Arizona’s debate over abortion reporting laws, and Arkansas’s ambitious cost-saving government initiatives. From New York...
Shaping Immigration Policy in 2025: How State Legislatures Are Reacting to Trump’s Agenda
Ryan StevensAs President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term following the 2024 election, immigration policy continues to be a defining issue for the nation. Trump’s proposed initiatives—resuming border wall construction, intensifying deportation efforts, and involving...
Pennsylvania Cannabis Legalization: Could 2025 be the Year?
Ryan StevensPennsylvania’s journey with cannabis legalization has been a slow but evolving process. In 2016, the Commonwealth took its first significant step by legalizing medical cannabis through the Medical Marijuana Act. This program has since served...
State Legislative Prefiling: Why Tracking Bills Early Matters for Advocacy Success
Ryan StevensAs the year draws to a close, state legislatures across the country are gearing up for their upcoming sessions in 2025. A critical aspect of this preparation is state legislative prefiling, a process which allows...
Refining Energy Policies with PBF’s Brendan Williams
Ryan StevensIn this episode of The Back in Session Podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara are joined by Brendan Williams from PBF Energy. They delve into the state of energy policy, the refining sector, and...
President-elect Trump’s Cabinet for His Second Term: Key Nominees and Their Roles
John ZangThe U.S. president’s cabinet is a cornerstone of the executive branch, serving as the president’s closest advisors and leaders of the federal government’s major departments and agencies. Established through historical precedent, the cabinet consists of...
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