Going down to wire, the Maryland General Assembly passed a budget on Sine Die.
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Client Highlight: Excel Center Graduation
The tuition-free adult high school operated by Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake recently celebrated its first graduating class.
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.
Old Line Client Goodwill Shares Details on its Excel Center Program
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s Excel Center received funding as a result of Old Line’s lobbying efforts.
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Old Line’s Sherry Nickerson reviews key topics covered during the 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Crossover Day in the Maryland General Assembly
Hundreds of bills, and 20 days to go. Read the latest on this important milestone in the current legislative session.
The 445th Maryland General Assembly Convenes
From now through April, legislators will address numerous issues affecting residents and businesses in the 2023 Legislative Session.
2023 Legislative Session Preview
Sherry Nickerson outlines key topics and areas expected to be discussed in the upcoming legislative session.
Bills Going Into Law Without Hogan’s Signature
Nearly 300 additional bills will go into law without Governor Hogan’s signature, and 18 measures have been vetoed.
Lobbyists Secure Even More Funding for Goodwill
Old Line secured additional funding for Goodwill through legislation recently signed by Governor Hogan, adding to financial support secured through the Executive Branch.
Advancing Legislation for Parent Advocate Group
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.
Guest Blog: Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
What happens when nonverbal special education students are abused, but cannot tell their parents what happened? House Bill 226 could help protect the most vulnerable students.
LATEST INSIGHTS
Final Post-Session Bill Signing Ceremonies
Maryland Governor Wes Moore held two final post-session bill signing ceremonies this month, approving the budget, addressing the Chesapeake Bay, procurement, energy, prescription drug prices and more.
2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
We recap some of the major issues that came out of this chaotic session with the Maryland General Assembly.
Additional Bills Signed by Maryland Governor
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed more than 300 additional bills into law following the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session
