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How Have Governors Spent Federal GEER Funds?

Ryan StevensApril 14, 2021April 15, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by David Mark &. Patrick Pascal Schauß from Pixabay The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act) included emergency funds made available to governors...

Capitol Hill COVID-19

What’s in the American Rescue Plan

John ZangMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Daniel Roberts, Patrick Pascal Schauß, & 1778011 from Pixabay On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act...

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House Earmarks Return With New Guidelines

John ZangMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; photo sources by Tumisu & Francine Sreca from Pixabay Earmarks are coming back for Congress’s next round of annual funding bills. However, for-profit companies will be excluded,...

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State Action on Stimulus Checks

Ryan StevensSeptember 17, 2020October 26, 2020

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...

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2020 Congressional Fall Outlook

John ZangSeptember 9, 2020September 8, 2020

DMGS Article Highlights: Congress returns after Labor Day for brief legislative sessionSeveral important bills could be delayed until post-election lame-duck period Congress gets back to work in Washington this week...

COVID-19 Lobbying

How to Advocate in the Age of COVID-19: DMGS Lobbying Tips

Ryan StevensJuly 31, 2020January 5, 2021

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...

Capitol Hill Politics

State Action On Statues, Symbols, and Monuments

Ryan StevensJuly 10, 2020August 17, 2020

Digital Illustration by Alana Burman by: Ryan J. Stevens George Floyd’s killing by police officers in Minneapolis sent waves through society and governments have reacted in turn. DMGS previously covered...

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Legislative Response to George Floyd’s Killing and Recent Protests – Part 2

Ryan StevensJune 17, 2020August 17, 2020

by: the DMGS Team Last week, we examined the legislative response to George Floyd’s killing and recent protests in Minnesota, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. We also looked at what action the...

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