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.
Maryland General Assembly
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.
The Founding of the Maryland Film Commission
In the late 1970s, American Joe had a hand in creating the Maryland Film Commission through the legislature, taking it from almost last to 8th in the country for motion picture and TV productions.
Constituent Perspective: Meeting the Famous American Joe
A lifelong Baltimore resident recalls a chance meeting with American Joe – and a connection made over a cowboy.
Press Release: Old Line Government Affairs Proudly Presents “American Joe Week”
Enjoy stories, anecdotes and unique highlights about Senior Government Affairs Director American Joe Miedusiewski.
American Joe is a Champ!
From the archives: Check out American Joe in this commercial from his campaign for Governor of Maryland.
Tax Relief for Maryland Retirees
$2 billion in tax relief, spread out over 5 years, will provide savings for retirees, small businesses, and low-income families in Maryland.
Cannabis: A Maryland Legislative Update
A comprehensive look at bills involving cannabis in the current legislative session: the volume of bills alone is a sign that cannabis is an issue in Maryland that is here to stay.
Judge Rejects Congressional Redistricting Plan for Maryland
BREAKING NEWS: A Maryland judge has rejected a proposed congressional redistricting plan and requested a new map by March 30th.
Relief at the Pump: Hogan Approves Emergency Gas Tax Suspension
Hoping to pay less at the gas pump? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an emergency measure to suspend the state’s gas tax.
Cannabis in Maryland: A Timeline
In 2014, medical cannabis was legalized in the State of Maryland with the passage of House Bill 881, which established the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). But how did we get here, and where is legislation headed in 2022?
LATEST INSIGHTS
2024 Legislative Session Preview
The Moore administration and the Maryland General Assembly are facing some tough decisions on the budget, juvenile justice, education reform, and the environment.
A Look Ahead: 2024 Legislative Issues
The Department of Legislative Services outlined several topics likely to be addressed in the upcoming Maryland Legislative Session, including artificial intelligence, cannabis, and unused funding opportunities.
Wreaths Across America 2023
Nemphos Braue and Old Line Government Affairs were proud and honored to take part in the 2023 Wreaths Across America event at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
