Photo credit: iStock.com/IURII BUKHTA THC-infused beverages are gaining traction across the country as an alternative to traditional cannabis products. While the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived Delta-9 THC products containing less than 0.3% THC, regulations [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/sommart In 2025, state governments across the U.S. are advancing initiatives to improve administrative efficiency and modernize civil service, adopting tailored strategies to better serve residents. Recognizing the importance of adaptability, innovation, and [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

In this episode of The Back in Session Podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara are joined by Brendan Williams from PBF Energy. They delve into the state of energy policy, the refining sector, and [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/Funtap As cryptocurrency continues to shape global financial systems, U.S. states are increasingly introducing legislation to regulate its use. From allowing payments in digital currencies to banning cryptocurrency ATMs, state governments are focusing [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/naturalbox The debate over raw milk legislation has intensified in 2024, with several states introducing or passing bills that address the sale and distribution of unpasteurized dairy products. Raw milk has not undergone [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/Panuwat Sikham The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the creation of “deep fakes”, an AI-generated image of a person. Users may generate AI video images in any imaginable scenario without [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/lakshmiprasad S In 2023, DMGS covered states taking mostly executive action to ban or regulate TikTok in some capacity. Entering 2024 legislative sessions, lawmakers around the country have introduced similar legislation. Indiana: Bill [...]