Calling Balls and Strikes with PA House GOP Leader Jesse Topper
Pennsylvania is at a crossroads on key policy issues, from energy independence and economic growth to education reform and election integrity. With a nearly even partisan split in the House, legislative battles are heating up [...]
Weekly State of the States: December 20th, 2024 Edition
In 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
Photo credit: iStock.com/mediaphotos As 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 [...]
Pennsylvania Cannabis Legalization: Could 2025 be the Year?
Photo credit: iStock.com/Moussa81 Pennsylvania'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 [...]
A Rundown of President Trump’s Notable Day-One Actions
Photo credit: iStock.com/Bet_Noire On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking the beginning of a second term in office. Trump immediately set the tone for the [...]
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 [...]
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