The Latest News and Insights from Old Line
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 6, 2021
To support our youth, Maryland is launching Project Bounce Back with $25 million in resources, partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs and underscoring mental health support services.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 28, 2021
Effectively immediately, masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors. Hogan notes that 60% of Maryland residents age 18+ have been vaccinated and the state’s case rate has dropped 33% in the past two weeks.
Supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center
We were proud to be part of the 8th Annual Chip in for the Arts Golf Tournament supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center in bringing art education to the community. Nemphos Braue LLC and Old Line’s Brett Lininger represented us on the greens!
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 21, 2021
With 4 million vaccinated, Maryland launches “No Arm Left Behind” campaign to reach more. The Vaccine Equity Task Force is is also adding clinics to Morgan State, Bowie State, senior and neighborhood centers.
Legislative Update: Hogan Signs 66 Bills Into Law
Today, Governor Hogan signed 66 bills covering topics such as telehealth, compensation for the wrongly convicted, mental health, broadband infrastructure and more.
2021 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Persevering through three months of Zoom hearings and masked testifying on the House and Senate floors, the Maryland legislature accomplished important initiatives addressing telehealth services, sports betting, police reform, pay for essential workers and more.
Old Line Welcomes Meredith Riley to the Team
Meredith Riley joined Old Line Government Affairs in April 2021 and supports the team’s lobbying and government relations efforts. She previously served as a paralegal and law clerk for local firms in Maryland, assisting with research, pleadings, documentation, memorandums and database management.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 5, 2021
ALL Marylanders age 16+ can get a vaccine at a mass vaccination site beginning tomorrow. A no-appointment-necessary walk-up line is now available in Salisbury, and coming soon to Hagerstown and additional sites.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 1, 2021
Starting today, ALL Marylanders age 16+ can now pre-register for the vaccine, with eligibility phases expected to accelerate; 75% of residents age 65+ have been vaccinated, federal mobile vaccination units and more vaccination sites coming soon.
Board of Public Works Liaisons Provide Insight into Maryland Procurement Process
Given our state’s one-of-a-kind procurement system and the unique role played by the Board of Public Works in approving certain government contracts, Old Line gathered together experts to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the state procurement process.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 23, 2021
The latest vaccine numbers for Maryland: 2 million+ vaccinated (34% of adults), Phase 2B (age 16+ with increased risk) begins 3/30, and 5 more mass vaccination sites coming.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 18, 2021
Governor Hogan reports that 25% of Marylanders have received a #vaccine, with Phase 2A (ages 60+) starting 3/23, Phase 2B (16+ with increased risk) beginning 3/30.
New Director of Marketing and Communications Jill Bondurant
PRESS RELEASE: Nemphos Braue and Old Line Government Affairs Add Jill Bondurant as Director of Marketing and Communications
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 2, 2021
Hogan announced Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will join Maryland’s COVID-19 team, and provides updates about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and more mass vaccination sites.
Webinar: Understanding State Procurement in Maryland
Old Line is bringing together state experts and liaisons to the Board of Public Works to discuss Maryland’s unique procurement process.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: February 23, 2021
Another mass vaccination site set and a pre-registration website coming next month, nearly 30k shots now administered each day, increasing reports of fraud surrounding the vaccine, and additional screening for COVID-19 variants.
UPDATE: Hogan Signs $1 Billion RELIEF Act
Introduced last month and incorporating adjustments made and passed by the General Assembly, Hogan has signed the $1 Billion RELIEF Act.
$1.5 Billion RELIEF Act Advances Through Legislature
Now headed to the House of Delegates, the Senate has approved its pandemic RELIEF package with $1.5 billion in assistance for Marylanders.
Governor Larry Hogan’s State of the State 2021
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Governor Larry Hogan live-streamed his State of the State address from the State House in Annapolis.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 26, 2021
While supply continues to be limited with only 10,000 doses available each day, Hogan is expanding Phase 1 of vaccine distribution to include those who are severely immunocompromised. Mobile clinics and mass vaccination sites with National Guard support are coming soon.
Governor Hogan Press Conference: January 21, 2021
With experts insisting that in-person instruction does not increase community spread or hospitalizations, and COVID-19 numbers beginning to plateau since introduction of the vaccine, Governor Hogan urges schools to get kids in classrooms no later than March 1.
Governor Hogan Proposes $1 Billion RELIEF Act
As Governor Hogan unveils the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, he proposes $1 Billion RELIEF Act – Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families Act – which includes direct stimulus payments to Marylanders.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 14, 2021
Governor Hogan announced an expedited rollout of the vaccine in Maryland – moving Phase 1B up to Monday 1/18 for ages 75+, assisted living residents and adding K-12 teachers, staff and child care providers. Phase 1C (ages 65-74) to begin Monday 1/25.
Reflecting on the 2020 Session and Anticipating 2021
While all Maryland legislative sessions become part of the historical record, the 2020 session, which was the 441st, will have an asterisk next to it. For 2021, vigilance will be required to be certain one’s voice is heard.
New Year, New Site for Nemphos Braue
Nemphos Braue has a new website with a fresh new look, bringing you a more in-depth look at tthe firm, the team and the stellar work. We pride ourselves in being a different kind of law firm, and we invite you to visit our new site to learn why.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 5, 2021
Governor Hogan Press Conference – January 5, 2021 Maryland has allocated 270,150 doses have been...
Kaiser Permanente
As the world pivoted to telehealth options during the pandemic, legislation will provide guidance for providers and patients.
IT Company
Services Provided: Navigating the state’s procurement process Protecting a company’s hard-won...
NFL
Our lobbyists addressed specific areas of concern for the NFL regarding sports betting legislation in order to protect players and ensure fairness.
Easton Utilities Commission
Lobbying efforts from Old Line Government Affairs helped secure major cost savings for municipally owned utility customers.
