Conduit Street Podcast
A podcast on Maryland policy and politics. Stay in the know about how the General Assembly, Governor, state agencies, and county leaders affect the essential services that Marylanders depend on each and every day. Tune in for deep dives into state and county issues, special guests from around the state, and our world-famous dad jokes. We’ve got you covered on the Maryland Association of Counties’ Conduit Street Podcast.
Episodes
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including a post-crossover look at how counties are faring in the State budget, the mounting fiscal pressures to implement the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, and promising new research on the efficacy of... dad jokes!
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On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Sarah Sample talk about the fast pace of the legislative session as we approach the "crossover" date and then dig into several public safety and health issues. MACo's efforts to improve laws around body-worn officers are progressing but still face hurdles ahead. They also discuss the settlements with companies who profited from the opioid scou...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Brianna January joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including an analysis of Supplemental Budget #1 and the latest on several bills that would have a significant impact on state and local funding for Maryland's public schools.
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On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson hosts Association of Minnesota Counties Executive Director Julie Ring. Michael and Julie discuss the two states' similarities and differences, the role of local governments before state policymakers, and central policy debates, including housing policy, opioid abuse, and legalizing cannabis.
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On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson hosts Maryland Municipal League CEO Theresa Kuhns to discuss the two organizations' collaboration on local government issues and advocacy and to dive into the many policy considerations (local government issues and otherwise) around implementing adult-use cannabis in Maryland.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify,...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Sarah Sample joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including a closer look at Governor Moore's budget and spending plan, with an eye on things that affect county governments and the services we deliver locally.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. E...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Brianna January joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including a first look at Governor Moore's fiscal 2024 budget, the General Assembly's newly minted budget authority, and other odds and ends from around town.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and ...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including the kickoff of the 2023 legislative session -- which features lots of new faces, new hybrid testimony protocols, new budgetary authority for the General Assembly, and more!
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episo...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Dominic Butchko joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to preview the 2023 legislative session. As legislators prepare to descend on Annapolis, environmental issues, housing, a changing climate, and addressing volunteer firefighter shortages are all hot topics.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also ...
Conduit Street proudly presents an installment from the No Pix After Dark Podcast. In this episode, Kevin Kinnnally joins NoPix host Aaron Dante for a conversation on state/local policy and politics, MACo's advocacy and member services, effectuating change, and more!
Voted" Best in Baltimore" by The Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Magazine readers, No Pix After Dark seeks to build a community of human experienc...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Sarah Sample joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to preview the 2023 legislative session. As legislators prepare to descend on Annapolis, public health, public safety, and human services are all hot topics.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog.
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Brianna January joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to preview the 2023 legislative session. Education funding, personnel shortages, school construction, and the impact of adult-use cannabis on the workplace are all hot topics as legislators prepare to descend on Annapolis.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Ep...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Hilary Ruley joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to explain why new and evolving technologies like body-worn cameras present unique challenges under Maryland's Public Information Act and the need for more balanced rules for releasing body-worn camera footage -- one that preserves transparency and accountability while protecting victims, families, and witnesses.
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson, and Victoria Maas discuss early returns from this week's election, including state and local races, statewide ballot measures, and new term limits in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Str...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Lori Stone joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss FirstNet -- the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety. This reliable, highly secure, interoperable, and innovative public safety communications platform brings 21st-century tools and technology to first responders and the extended public safety community.
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson walk through MACo's Legislative Initiatives for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session.
Counties will prioritize transparency, local decision-making, public safety, and schools in the 2023 session. MACo's Legislative Committee will take positions on hundreds of bills, but these four issues serve as the Association's...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally, Brianna January, and Michael Sanderson discuss the significance of the Capital Debt Affordability Committee (CDAC), preview its upcoming meetings, and explain why the CDAC recommendations are often a forerunner for Maryland's short- and long-term fiscal picture.
CDAC, chaired by State Treasurer Derick Davis, will meet on October 11, 14, and 19, 2022, to discus...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss property taxes, and why people tend to despise the property tax more than any other tax.
The property tax is the largest source of local revenue for Maryland's county governments. Counties depend on property tax revenue to fund public health, schools, public safety, roadway maintenance, and other essential public services...
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the driving factors behind another multi-billion unanticipated budget surplus for the State of Maryland and what it could mean for the next legislative session.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog.
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On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss Maryland's agritourism property tax structure.
Maryland was the first state to formally adopt a policy providing lower assessments on land actively devoted to farming or woodland uses. It is called the "agricultural use assessment" and applies to farmland or woodland that meets the criteria outlined in State law.
Many coun...
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