Working with legislators and education and disability rights stakeholders, Old Line advanced a bill that had been stuck in committee for the past three Sessions.
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Cannabis and 4/20: Details Behind the Date
Today is 4/20 – the ubiquitous cannabis holiday, also known as 420. But do you know how the day got its name?
Representing Green Industries in Annapolis
Our lobbyists helped client MAGI educate legislators regarding a leaf blower bill, successfully representing the association’s needs and its members in Annapolis.
Lobbyists Secure Funding for Goodwill
Old Line helped its client Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake secure much needed funding for its innovative adult education program.
Maryland Legislative Maps Finalized
The Maryland Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to recently re-drawn legislative maps, allowing new redistricting to take effect for the upcoming election.
Protecting a Client’s Interest in Salt Matters
Why lobbying works: Old Line ensured that a salt application bill did not interfere with their client’s interests.
Hogan Signs 79 Bills Into Law
Just hours after the close of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2022 Legislative Session, Governor Hogan signed 79 bills into law.
Climate Solutions Now & Impact on Architects
Old Line assisted their client the American Institute of Architects of Maryland (AIA) in advocating support of SB528, the Climate Solutions Now Act, which has been passed into law.
2022 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Our experts provide an overview of the Maryland Legislature’s accomplishments during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Sine Die 2022
After 90 days of hard work, at midnight on April 11, 2022, Maryland legislators will gather and celebrate the last day of the current legislative session.
UPDATE: Assembly Overrides Governor’s Vetoes
Twenty-four hours after the Governor opted to veto several bills, the Maryland General Assembly met and voted to override many of them, allowing several new bills to go into law.
Vetoes and Bills Allowed to Become Law Ahead of Session’s End
Ten bills were vetoed on Friday, including the Abortion Care Access Act and the Time to Care Act. More than 25 bills were left unsigned and allowed to go into law, including the Climate Solutions Now Act of 202 and a ban on ghost guns.
LATEST INSIGHTS
New Laws Now in Effect in Maryland
Passed by the Maryland General Assembly, new laws address firearms, child sexual abuse cases and more.
Goodwill Excel Center Set to Open Late September
Finishing touches are underway at Goodwill’s Excel Center, a tuition-free, public high school for adults, 21 years of age and older.
Summer Social at Bark Social
At our last Summer Social of the season, we were joined by many adorable furry friends.
