Leveling Up Advocacy: Inside the Video Game Industry with ESA’s Andrew O’Connor
Welcome to Back in Session! This week, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara welcome Andrew O'Connor, Director of State Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), for an engaging dive into the world of video [...]
The Evolving Landscape of NIL Rights for Student Athletes: State-Level Updates in 2025
Photo credit: iStock.com/Naypong The 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 [...]
Digital Driver’s Licenses in 2025: Key State Legislation and Trends on Mobile IDs
Photo credit: iStock.com/StudioGraphic As 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 [...]
States Act on Climate Superfunds
Photo credit: iStock.com/Ray Tan As 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 [...]
Weekly State of the States: January 31st, 2025 Edition
As legislative sessions ramp up across the country, lawmakers are tackling a wide range of policy issues—from animal welfare and prison reform to cryptocurrency and education funding. In Alabama, legislators are considering new protections for [...]
Navigating Multi-State Lobbying: A Conversation with Kristen Casimir
As legislative sessions kick off across the country, advocacy professionals must navigate diverse political landscapes, shifting priorities, and fast-moving policy developments. In this episode of Back in Session, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara sit [...]
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