As of now, 18 states, 2 territories and DC have legalized small amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Maryland lawmakers are looking at all of those states for perspective and lessons learned.
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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.
Lobbyists Empower Changes to Renewable Energy Bill
Old Line’s lobbyists successfully advocated for changes that impacted their client’s renewable power business – a key win following this legislative session.
New Bills Include Language Addressing Tax Concerns for Online Cigar Businesses
Old Line Government Affairs helped its client The Cigar Association of America with legislation that impacts the way tax is calculated for online cigar companies.
Hundreds of New Bills to Become Law
Governor Hogan recently vetoed several bills and allowed hundreds of other House and Senate bills to become law without his signature.
Long-Awaited Settlement for HBCUs in Maryland
Derrick Covington provides an overview of the State’s historic legislation that provides a $577 million settlement to HBCUs.
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.
LATEST INSIGHTS
MACo Summer Conference 2024 in Ocean City
Old Line hosted a welcome reception at MACo, which brings together 3,000 leaders from all levels of Maryland state government.
In Louisville for the National Conference of State Legislatures
Old Line’s team was on hand for the nation’s largest gathering of legislators and legislative staff.
New Laws Take Effect July 1 in Maryland
New laws impact ticket sales, indoor vaping, grants for tech startups, alcohol delivery and more.
