Back in Session: A DMGS Podcast

This week, the Ryans bring on special guest, Connecticut State Senator James Maroney. They ask Sen. Maroney about his role in shaping artificial intelligence (AI) policy in the state of Connecticut and beyond. They also talk about his path to public service, the importance of collaboration, where things stand in Connecticut's current legislative session, and even how Connecticut has better pizza t...

This week, the Ryans bring on Jody Thomas from the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) to talk about the NFWL, its mission, and more. They cover the NFWL's role in supporting female legislators through professional development, mentorship, and networking. You won't want to miss this fun and informative conversation! The Ryans also recap the DMGS 2024 State Capitol Building Bracket Cha...

In the latest Back in Session episode, the Ryans bring on Pennsylvania State Representative Josh Kail to discuss various issues facing Pennsylvania and his role as the Chairman of the House Minority Policy Committee. Kail gives his perspective on numerous topics from energy to education, AI to taxes, and everything in-between. Notably, he offers his reaction to Governor Shapiro's new energy plan a...

On this week's Back in Session episode, the Ryans are joined by special guest Jon Anzur, Vice President of Public Affairs for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. They discuss Jon's path to the Chamber, including his experience working campaigns and on the Hill in DC. They also discuss what issues the Chamber is working on and highlight some policy successes. And with March Madness c...

Happy New Year! To ring in the 2024 New Year, the Ryans bring on Charlotte Hickcox from the Toy Association to talk all things toys . They discuss Charlotte's background, what the Toy Association does, and reminisce over their favorite childhood toys! About the Toy Association: Founded on June 9, 1916 as Toy Manufacturers of America, Inc., The Toy Association®, Inc. is the business trade associati...

This week, the Ryans bring New York State Assemblyman Anil Beephan Jr. onto the podcast - the first state lawmaker on the DMGS Back in Session Podcast! They discuss Asm. Beephan's experience in his first year in office, what it was like serving as a local elected official before being elected to the state Assembly, and some of the issues he's fighting for in Albany on behalf of his constituents in...

This week, the Ryans sit down with special guest Eric Blomgren, Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Government Affairs for the New Jersey Gasoline-Convenience-Automotive Association. They discuss what it's like lobbying in New Jersey and what's in store for the NJGCA in 2024, including issues such as NJ's EV mandate (Advanced Clean Cars II), a potential ban on menthol cigarettes, and whet...

This week, the Ryans bring on special guest Tim O'Connor, the Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. They discuss what the NCTA does, why REAL Christmas trees should be used over artificial trees, the origin of artificial trees, and the NCTA's role in the White House Christmas Tree. It was a tree-mendous discussion! The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is the nati...

This week, the Ryans bring on special guest Alain Xiong-Calmes from the Chamber of Progress, a new tech industry coalition devoted to a progressive society, economy, workforce, and consumer climate. Alain talks about the different issues the Chamber is working on and monitoring, including automated vehicles, as well as the future of issues like artificial intelligence and data privacy. Alain also...

In this week's episode of Back in Session, the Ryans recap election results across the country, namely Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. They then bring on special guest Micah Rasmussen, Director at the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University, to discuss the New Jersey 2023 election results, looking at what factors led to Democrats having a better nigh...

In this week's episode of Back in Session, the Ryans venture into the Capitol of Shadows, a special Halloween episode to cover spooky and haunted state Capitol buildings. Do you like ghost stories? Then this haunted state Capitol episode is for you! The Ryans discuss the hauntings of Capitols in Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Maryland, and stories including assassinations, murders, untimely de...

Welcome to episode three of the DMGS Back in Session Podcast! This week, the Ryans bring on Cody Bright of the REFORM Alliance to discuss all things Criminal Justice Reform, particularly legislative efforts in various states around probation and parole reform. Cody also touches on his experience with the Iowa Caucuses, what it's like serving as a local township supervisor, and the story behind the...

Welcome to another episode of Back in Session, a DMGS podcast. This week, Ryan and Ryan (the Ryans) speak with Katie DeLand from the DMGS Ohio office. Katie provides insight on the political landscape in Ohio, including the upcoming ballot issues, redistricting, as well as what it's like to work outside of Ohio as part of DMGS' multi-state practice. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Back in Session, a Duane Morris Government Strategies podcast. This week, Ryan and Ryan from DMGS speak with Gerry Wosewick of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association. Gerry provides insight on the challenges facing the school bus transportation industry, what it's like working with a new gubernatorial administration, and the best place in Philly to get a cheese...