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.
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Old Line Scores a Win for the NFL
Our lobbyists addressed specific areas of concern for the NFL regarding sports betting legislation in order to protect players and ensure fairness.
Telehealth and Maryland Legislation: 2021 and Beyond
As the world pivoted to telehealth options during the pandemic, legislation from this past session and in the future will provide guidance for providers and patients. Telehealth is here to stay.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 14, 2021
Following the CDC’s updates, Governor Hogan is lifting the mask mandate for Marylanders while indoors and outside, with the only exceptions being public transportation, healthcare institutions and schools.
Should Cryptocurrency Be Regulated?
Bitcoin, Ethereum and now Dogecoin – thanks to Elon Musk’s recent appearance on Saturday Night Live – are getting a lot of attention. Will cryptocurrency be subject to regulation or legislation in the near future?
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 12, 2021
Governor Hogan announced that capacity restrictions will be lifted on all businesses beginning this Saturday, while the mask mandate continues until 70% of all adults receive their first shot. Kids as young as 12 will now also be eligible to receive a vaccine.
Rep. Jamie Raskin Interview with Jmore
From the state of our democracy to polarizing divisions across the country, Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke in-depth with Jmore in a recent interview.
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.
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.
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.
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.
