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DMGS Michigan Update: Coronavirus Legislation

Ryan StevensOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020

Image Collage by Alana Burman In Michigan, lawmakers recently passed a package of legislation to address various COVID-19 policies, including those related to extending unemployment benefits and addressing COVID-19 liability....

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States Enabling Pharmacies to Combat COVID-19

Ryan StevensOctober 14, 2020October 26, 2020

Should pharmacies be allowed to administer COVID-19 tests and vaccines? DMGS Article Highlights HHS issued an April statement allowing pharmacists to order and administer COVID tests.States have taken action to...

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Louisiana Special Sessions

Ryan StevensOctober 9, 2020December 8, 2020

DMGS Article Highlights Earlier this year, DMGS took an in-depth look at Nevada’s two special sessions that convened this past summer. Like Nevada, Louisiana has also convened two special sessions...

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The 2020 CR: What’s Inside

John ZangSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

H.R. 8337 would extend government funding through December 11, 2020, averting a government shutdown that would otherwise begin October 1. The continuing resolution (CR) would generally extend fiscal 2020 funding...

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Legislation Affecting Gig Economy Workers

Ryan StevensAugust 19, 2020December 29, 2020

Key Points The gig economy is based on flexible or temporary jobs that allow for freelancing;Gig economy workers are not guaranteed the same benefits as employees, such as a minimum...

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2020 Special Legislative Sessions

Ryan StevensAugust 12, 2020October 26, 2020

Photo by Stephan Müller on Pexels.com What is a “Special Session”? Unlike a regular legislative session, special sessions occur to deal with specific issues or topics. Usually, the scope of...

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Personal Delivery Devices: Will a robot deliver your next online order?

Ryan StevensJuly 15, 2020December 20, 2020

Digital Illustration by Alana Burman As our society develops the latest technology, government regulations are not far behind. Over the last few years, lawmakers in various states across the country...

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COVID-19 and Return to the Work Place

statecapitallobbyistJuly 3, 2020October 26, 2020

Digital Illustration by Alana Burman Currently, employers and employees are deciding how to reopen, stay safe, and go back to whatever life-as-usual means these days. This dilemma is particularly challenging...

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