The Latest News and Insights from Old Line
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.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Michele Guyton
A developmental psychologist by trade, Delegate Michele Guyton is a busy lady, focusing her efforts on education, psychology and “supporting those who don’t always have the loudest voice.”
Bayside with Old Line in Ocean City
The sun setting. Seagulls cawing in the background. Drinks flowing. Good conversation and greater company. Thank you to our sponsors and to all those who joined us for Bayside with Old Line!
Online with Old Line: Senator Will Smith
Representing the district where he was born and raised, Senator Smith is proud to represent the “vibrant” and “evolving” District 20 in Montgomery County.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Emily Shetty
Despite being born and raised in the South, Delegate Emily Shetty says that she loves the active district she represents as that’s what makes her job so interesting.
Online with Old Line: Senator Jeff Waldstreicher
Saying he got into politics “by accident,” Senator Waldstreicher saw an opportunity and took it when he was elected into a vacant seat.
Vanguard Profiles Old Line Client Carmine D’Alessandro of Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance
From weathering the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic to the transformation from state agency to nonprofit, D’Alessandro shares details of the challenging times he’s faced, his long-tenured and expansive career, and the balancing act it takes to keep it all on track.
Online with Old Line: Senator Melony Griffith
A graduate of Howard University and a social worker by training, Senator Griffith represents the central and southern areas of Prince George’s County.
School Updates From Recent Legislative Committee Meeting
With students headed back to school, leaders provided updates at the recent Joint Appropriations and House Ways and Means Committee meeting.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Kirill Reznik
Citing his early-childhood immigration from the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War as part of the reason he became so interested in politics, Delegate Kirill Reznik is a busy man, father and legislator.
Online with Old Line: Senator Shelly Hettleman
Describing her district as “Maryland in miniature,” Senator Shelly Hettleman is proud to represent the same place where she herself grew up.
Online with Old Line: Senator Chris West
Senator Chris West describes his political career as “a way to give back.” First running for office at 64 years old, he says he wants to give back all the “blessings” he’s seen in his life.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk
An immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk is an “island girl” with a passion for civil rights, equity and advancing her community.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Regina T. Boyce
Hailing from the Caribbean, Delegate Regina T. Boyce never imagined herself a legislator, but has always wanted to help and uplift her community.
Online with Old Line: Senator Brian Feldman
From busting brothels to bingo calling, Senator Brian Feldman has led a colorful and storied career.
Online with Old Line: Senator Cory McCray
Born and raised in Baltimore, Senator Cory McCray is an electrician by trade who began buying and selling homes when he was just 20 years old. It wasn’t until he was in his late 20’s though that he realized the importance of government
Online with Old Line: Delegate Charles Otto
A native of Somerset County, Maryland, Delegate Charles Otto currently lives in the house where he grew up, having only changed his address for the 3 years when he attended Virginia Tech.
Cybersecurity in Maryland
Cybersecurity startups are raking in billions from investors as ransomware attacks become more commonplace. Is Maryland prepared? Are you?
Online with Old Line: Delegate Jason Buckel
Maryland Delegate and House Minority Leader Jason Buckel was born and raised in Allegany County, the district he now represents. He’s a practicing lawyer and an avid sports fan.
Online with Old Line: Senator Sarah Elfreth
Senator Sarah Elfreth is the youngest woman ever elected to the Maryland senate, and also a published author.
Cannabis Referendum and Future Legislation
House Speaker Adrienne Jones announced last week that she supports a referendum on the legalization of marijuana and Old Line Government Affairs will be tracking this important topic.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Kumar Barve
He once worked for a satellite company, where ideas were inspired by science fiction novels. Now, Delegate Kumar Barve draws inspiration from everything around him.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Kathleen Dumais
Delegate Kathleen Dumais takes to heart the importance of family both in her role as a lawyer and in representing Maryland’s hard-working families in the Maryland General Assembly.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Eric Luedtke
Teaching middle school for 11 years gave Delegate Eric Luedtke tremendous lessons on multitasking that he now applies to his role as a legislator and the House Majority Leader.
