State Action on Stimulus Checks
by: Ryan J. Stevens Digital Collage by Alana Burman Congress passed the CARES Act nearly six months ago, which provided roughly $2 trillion to individuals, businesses, and states in response...
State Action on Mandatory Flu Vaccines
DMGS Highlights Some states are considering requiring flu vaccinations this fall.Massachusetts has already instituted a statewide flu vaccine requirement for students enrolled in child care, pre-K, K-12, and post-secondary institutions.New...
CARES Act Funding & K-12 Education
Key Highlights: The CARES Act allocated $150 billion in aid to state, local, and tribal governments.Lawmakers and Governors in states across the country have allocated these funds towards various education-related...
How Will U.S. Students Learn in the 2020-2021 School Year: UPDATED
A look at what every state and major counties are doing to bring education to kids in the age of coronavirus and amid a pandemic. Alabama Alabama plans to reopen...
How Will U.S. Students Learn in the 2020-2021 School Year?
Last updated 8/8/2020 by Alana Burman A look at what every state and major counties are doing to bring education to kids in the age of coronavirus and amid a...
How to Advocate in the Age of COVID-19: DMGS Lobbying Tips
Digital Illustration by Alana Burman Last year, DMGS looked at “Hill Day Strategies” and provided lobbying tips on how to advocate effectively. This year, traditional lobbying and advocacy have changed...
The COVID-19 Housing Crisis
Image courtesy of Pixabay Covid-19 has spiked in several states. The poor, the elderly, and people of color face the toughest times as COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting them. The economic...
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana to Fill States’ Budget Deficits
Digital Illustration by Alana Burman As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on states and their economies, lawmakers are contemplating how to handle decreasing state revenue and budget deficits. DMGS previously...