Weekly State of the States: March 21st, 2025 Edition
As spring unfolds across the United States, state legislatures are buzzing with activity, tackling a diverse array of issues from public safety and economic innovation to energy policy and health care affordability. This week’s DMGS [...]
Governors’ State of the State Addresses: Key Themes and Major Policy Priorities
Photo credit: iStock.com/urfinguss Governors' State of the State addresses serve as annual roadmaps outlining each state's legislative priorities and policy vision for the year ahead. These speeches often focus on economic growth, public safety, [...]
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget Address: Key Takeaways and Policy Highlights
Photo credit: iStock.com/BackyardProduction Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2025-26 budget address, outlining economic initiatives, public safety measures, infrastructure improvements, and education funding. His speech emphasized continued investment in key sectors to strengthen Pennsylvania’s [...]
Pennsylvania’s Energy Future: Examining Shapiro’s Lightning Plan
Photo credit: iStock.com/Hamburg Studios As Pennsylvania continues to navigate an evolving energy landscape, state leaders are proposing new approaches to ensure reliability, affordability, and sustainability. Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced his “Lightning Plan”, a six-part [...]
Red States Push Forward with DEI Bans in 2025
Photo credit: iStock.com/designer491 As 2025 unfolds, Republican governors and state legislators are accelerating efforts to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Building on President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14151: Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI [...]
Governors’ State of the State Addresses: Key Themes and Major Policy Priorities
Photo credit: iStock.com/urfinguss Governors' State of the State addresses serve as annual roadmaps outlining each state's legislative priorities and policy vision for the year ahead. These speeches often focus on economic growth, public safety, [...]
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