A special session of the Maryland General Assembly is currently underway, tackling select topics including redistricting ahead of the 2022 session, which convenes on January 12th.
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Cannabis Workgroup – Important Takeaways and National Perspective
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.
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.
LATEST INSIGHTS
Good Tidings from Old Line Client Goodwill this Holiday Season
Goodwill supports numerous community-wide initiatives, including their Thanksgiving Dinner and Resource Fair.
Client Highlight: Excel Center Graduation
The tuition-free adult high school operated by Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake recently celebrated its first graduating class.
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.
