Conduit Street Podcast

In this episode of the Conduit Street podcast, we welcome Cathy Muse - a procurement ace who's helping the NACo EDGE program deliver cost saving options to county leaders. Through the Public Promise Procurement program, NACo has brought together public sector lead agencies to issue contracts with an eye toward being available to governments across the country. One latest endeavor, offering counties expertise in the professional hiring process, could fill in a staffing gap whether in the solicitation process, candidate evaluation, or just marketing strategies. Hear more about smart options available today, and coming tomorrow, from our partners at NACo!

In this episode, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the whole budget plan from the 2025 session. In a year with an unmatched amount of fiscal pressure and federal angst, State fiscal leaders assembled a complex budget plan to resolve a major shortfall in the one-year budget, and to make gains on the longer-term forecast. Counties will feel some of these changes in their own bottom line, making their own budget passage that much more difficult. Get a rundown on the big picture, what uncertainty remains, and more on this week's recap.

Join Sarah Sample and Dominic Butchko from the MACo Policy Team as they take listeners through MACo's major portfolio of issues from the just-wrapped 2025 legislative session. From energy to public safety, capital facilities, and education, they'll highlight MACo's big wins and key county concerns. Tune in now to catch all the excitement.

The clock is ticking in Annapolis! With just a few weeks left in Maryland’s legislative session, all eyes are on the budget—how will lawmakers navigate looming shortfalls, tax debates, and rising costs? This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and special guest Pamela Wood of The Baltimore Banner break down the biggest fiscal battles, the forecast for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and what it's like covering the Annapolis scene as a reporter. Don’t miss this vault into the high-stakes decisions shaping Maryland’s future!

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With crossover week in full swing, housing policy takes center stage in Annapolis. This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, hosts Kevin Kinnally and Dominic Butchko break down Maryland’s housing challenges and the debate surrounding the Housing for Jobs Act — a proposal with far-reaching implications for zoning, infrastructure, and local decision-making.

As Maryland navigates affordable housing shortages, infrastructure demands, and legal questions, this bill raises significant concerns about growth, school capacity, and the role of local governments in shaping development.

Tune in for a timely discussion on how this legislation could impact communities across the state, what’s at stake for county governments, and why flexibility remains critical to addressing the housing crisis.

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