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 [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/NongAsimo Catalytic converters are a very valuable car part located beneath most motor vehicles. The devices convert harmful pollutants in internal combustion engine (ICE) exhaust gases into less toxic ones. According to David [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/Vepar5 New Jersey completed its 2023 general election on Tuesday, November 7, electing all 40 seats in the Senate, the complete ensemble of 80 seats in the General Assembly, and numerous local and [...]

Photo credit: iStock.com/Fahroni In most of the United States, you can pull into a gas station and pump your own gas. However, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores, self-serve gas stations did not [...]

photo credit: iStock.com/designer491 According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “Property taxes contribute 30% or more of total public-school funding in 29 states.” However, using property tax income to fund public schools can be [...]