Government Affairs

A Special 5+1 Anniversary Celebration

Six years ago, George Nemphos and Tim Braue launched Nemphos Braue and Old Line Government Affairs. In honor of this special occasion, we’re hosting a very special 5+1 Anniversary Event!

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.

Supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center

Old Line Government Affairs was 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.

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: February 23, 2021

Another mass vaccination site set and a pre-registration website coming next month, nearly 30k shots now administered each day, increasing reports of fraud surrounding the vaccine, and additional screening for COVID-19 variants.

Governor Hogan Proposes $1 Billion RELIEF Act

As Governor Hogan unveils the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, he proposes the $1 Billion RELIEF Act – Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families Act – which includes direct stimulus payments to Marylanders.

Health and Government Operations Committee: December 1, 2020

The Health and Government Operations Committee’s Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee heard updates on the State Reinsurance Program, Easy Enrollment and COVID-19’s impact; and legislative, budget and staffing updates from the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

Upcoming Webinar: Maryland’s Budget During COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on many aspects of Maryland’s budgetary and fiscal decision making today. We understand that these changes impact Maryland businesses of all sizes across industries. That’s why we’re teaming up key players in Maryland...

Nemphos Braue Welcomes New Law Clerk, Derrick Covington

Nemphos Braue is excited to welcome our newest team member, Derrick Covington, who will join us as a Government Affairs Specialist.  A graduate of George Washington University, Derrick Covington will support firm operations as well as contribute to client services in...

What Does the ACA Mean for Your Business?

Recently, Old Line Government Affairs moderated a panel for the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Breakfast Briefing event series. The panel, which featured Catherine Grason of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Jay Duke of Waring-Ahearn Insurance Agency Inc, and Rhett...

American Joe Miedusiewski Joins Old Line as Lobbyist

Old Line Government Affairs, LLC, a subsidiary of Nemphos Braue LLC, the Mid-Atlantic region’s premier corporate boutique law firm, is pleased to announce that veteran Annapolis insider, American Joe Miedusiewski, has joined the firm. Miedusiewski, who served in the...