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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: May 6, 2021
To support our youth, Maryland is launching Project Bounce Back with $25 million in resources, partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs and underscoring mental health support services.
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.
Supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center
We were proud to be part of the 8th Annual Chip in for the Arts Golf Tournament supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center in bringing art education to the community. Nemphos Braue LLC and Old Line’s Brett Lininger represented us on the greens!
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.
Old Line Welcomes Meredith Riley to the Team
Meredith Riley joined Old Line Government Affairs in April 2021 and supports the team’s lobbying and government relations efforts. She previously served as a paralegal and law clerk for local firms in Maryland, assisting with research, pleadings, documentation, memorandums and database management.
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.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 1, 2021
Starting today, ALL Marylanders age 16+ can now pre-register for the vaccine, with eligibility phases expected to accelerate; 75% of residents age 65+ have been vaccinated, federal mobile vaccination units and more vaccination sites coming soon.
LATEST INSIGHTS
Old Line Secures Funding for Boy Scouts’ Capital Improvement Project
Old Line Government Affairs helped the Boy Scouts of America Baltimore Area Council receive funding critical for capital improvements to Broad Creek Memorial Reservation.
Representing CMI’s Recycling Goals for Maryland
This year, Old Line Government Affairs has supported the Can Manufacturers Institute on a bill that would increase the recycling of cans in an effort to reduce pollution.
Moore Signs 100+ Bills into Law
Among the first to be enacted into law are multiple bills that addressed Moore’s top priorities including the minimum wage and the earned income tax credit.
