Senator Addie Eckardt is known for many things — her passion, her drive, and the color pink.
Jill Bondurant
Cannabis Workgroup – Important Takeaways and National Perspective
As of now, 18 states, 2 territories and DC have legalized small amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Maryland lawmakers are looking at all of those states for perspective and lessons learned.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Pamela Queen
A longtime resident of Montgomery County, Delegate Pamela Queen was raised by her maternal grandparents, and says that that experience shaped the policy she aims to implement in Annapolis.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Anne Kaiser
Growing up in Montgomery County, Delegate Anne Kaiser says she always knew she wanted to get into the political sphere.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Terri Hill
A practicing plastic surgeon, Delegate Terri Hill has been guiding people through healing for nearly 30 years.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Mike Griffith
Delegate Mike Griffith grew up in Aberdeen in foster care, and says he finds his experience helpful in relating to issues and policies that come across his desk.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Harry Bhandari
Getting into politics at the age of 15, Delegate Bhandari was advocating for others even before he came to the United States from Nepal.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Kathy Szeliga
A former educator, small business owner, wife, mom, and grandmother, Delegate Szeliga says she ran for office because there “weren’t enough lawmakers that had practical backgrounds.”
Cannabis Workgroup – Issues and Timing
With an eye towards equity, the House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup will study issues related to legalization.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Pat Young
With a deep-seated understanding of Baltimore County’s people and policy issues, Delegate Young was initially inspired to run for office by his past as a veteran and as an advocate for his community.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: June 15, 2021
Beginning July 1st, the State of Emergency in Maryland will be lifted and all government restrictions in place due to the pandemic will be rescinded.
Unemployment Benefits – House Economic Matters Committee Updates
Supplemental unemployment benefits are slated to end on July 3 in Maryland. The House Economic Matters Committee provided updates on the numbers and the potential business impacts.
LATEST INSIGHTS
Why We Chose the Old Line Name
Heralded for their heroism during the August 27, 1776 Battle of Long Island, it was the Maryland 400 that earned the “old line” moniker from George Washington.
At the MACo Summer Conference in Ocean City
The Old Line team enjoyed meeting with legislators, state and county government officials, clients, partners and new contacts during this year’s conference
At the NCSL Legislative Summit in Indy
Old Line recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit in Indianapolis.
