Conduit Street Podcast
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA 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.
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Water Water Everywhere - PFAS, Streams, and Sea Level Rise
April 19, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Dominic Butchko from the MACo Policy Team is joined by Lisa Ochsenhirt from AquaLaw and Erik Michelsen from Anne Arundel County Dept of Public Works for a timely discussion on all things water. They'll discuss the latest on "forever chemicals," stream restoration, and the recently passed Whole Watershed Act of 2024. Plus, learn about the effects of sea level rise on Maryland's critical infrastructure. Tune in for this enlightening conversation! Show ...
2024 Legislative Session Wrap Up
April 12, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, join Sarah Sample and Dominic Butchko from the MACo Policy Team as they take listeners on a 'rapid round ride' through MACo's major portfolio of issues from the just-wrapped 2024 legislative session. From affordable housing to public safety, firefighters, and health, they'll highlight MACo's big wins and key county concerns. Plus, don't miss their sneak peek at the upcoming Summer Conference in Ocean City! Tune in now to catch all the exci...
SPECIAL: The Critical Case Against Cutting Local Road/Bridge Funding
April 03, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson is joined by Shantelle Malcolm-Lym from the MACo team. They discuss the ongoing policy debates in Annapolis, particularly focusing on transportation funding cuts and their effect on local communities. This special episode highlights an audio excerpt from a January 16, 2024, briefing in the Appropriation Committee. It features Mayor Brandon Scott discussing Baltimore City's longstanding needs, MACo President John “Johnny...
SPECIAL: Final Week of 2024 Session
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson talk through the 2024 legislative session wrapping up and top off recent discussions around the still-developing budget, the effects of the Key Bridge tragedy, and several more county government issues that remain "in play" during these always-eventful last weeks of the 90-day session.
First Steps (and Next Steps) for the Fiscal Plan For FY25 and Beyond
March 14, 2024 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson talk through the Senate actions regarding the State's fiscal plan for the year ahead - the budget and accompanying reconciliation bill. Cuts to Highway User Revenues (but not the deepest cuts on the table), some restored funding for our community colleges, and... some more work to do on county priorities. They discuss the two waves of bad news that made this year's budget even harder, and then specula...
Counties Gain an Edge Through NACo
February 16, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Shantelle Malcolm-Lym welcome guest Cathy Muse from the National Association of Counties Edge program. She talks through the various cost-saving tools available to all Maryland counties through NACo's partnerships that can help develop attractive employee benefits, manage public funds, and recruit top talent to the public sector. Muse draws on her own experience as a procurement specialist to explain NACo's newly lau...
What Do You Do About Fluky Formulas?
February 09, 2024 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss formula funding -- which aims to provide predictable and stable funding. But what happens when your funding formula… fails -- or at least delivers far less than expected? This episode covers funding formulas for two programs important to county governments, the Disparity Grant and Program Open Space. These are two programs that Maryland policymakers set up many years ago… both have special fund...
Talking AI With Ben Yelin
February 02, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson talks with Ben Yelin of the Center for Health and Homeland Security about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence technology. They discuss these capabilities' exciting opportunities and potential downsides – and their connections to public services and privacy. Public policy often struggles to keep up with the pace of emerging technologies, and this field seems like another complex example, though there are some rea...
Smart Tech Development: Frederick’s Test Case
January 25, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss fast-growing Frederick - both as a challenge and an opportunity. Attracting major technology companies presents unique challenges, but the upside is good jobs and local leverage into a vast commercial growth sector. The technology sector is driving tremendous demand for more computing and storage capacity. Data centers – the facilities that ...
We Break Down the New Budget
January 19, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson walk through the recently introduced 2025 fiscal plan, starting the weeks-long deliberation on the State budget and the trimmings to balance it. They discuss the long-term cuts to transportation, offset by a temporary reprieve for this year, and the "re-basing" of support for community colleges. A tight budget, as the governor foretold when addressing county leaders at the summer conference, and the pro...
2024 Session Kickoff and Preview of Workforce Issues
January 12, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Brianna January talk through the 2024 legislative session opening, the crazy Maryland weather sideshow, and what to expect heading into “year two” of the four-year cycle. They discuss several issues for the session ahead – like tackling child care and pre-kindergarten education, challenges in the public sector workforce, and continuing pressure on school construction and capital facilities. The Conduit Street Podca...
Transportation Cuts, an "On the Ground" View
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Queen Anne's County Administrator Todd Mohn joins Michael Sanderson to discuss transportation financing and reflect on the proposed cutbacks to state projects and grant funding. Mr. Mohn is a member of the State's blue-ribbon Transportation Commission, reflecting his extensive experience as a county engineer and public works professional. They discuss the story of Highway User Revenues, their central importance to local roadway maintenanc...
Hot Topics for Cold Weather
December 01, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Kevin Kinnally discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis. As temperatures drop, things are heating up before the 2024 legislative session. Topics include education spending transparency, career and volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention, energy issues, housing, and fiscal uncertainties. Plus, drones, Twitter, and... dad jokes! The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, A...
Checking In With the MD Chamber of Commerce
November 17, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Andrew Griffin, vice president of government affairs at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, joins Kevin Kinnally to discuss the intersection of business and government and discuss major issues on tap for the 2024 legislative session. Topics include tax policy, transportation, housing, regulations, data privacy, paid family leave, and more! The Maryland Chamber of Commerce represents a coalition of more than 6,800 businesses. It advocates fo...
2024 Legislative Initiatives
October 27, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Brianna January and Dominic Butchko join Kevin Kinnally to walk through MACo's Legislative Initiatives for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session. In the 2024 General Assembly Session, MACo will prioritize fiscal transparency, modernizing local revenue structures, new incentives to bolster firefighter and EMS recruitment and retention, and collaborative solutions for addressing Maryland's affordable and workforce housing shortage. Th...
Notes from North Carolina
October 13, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson welcomes Kevin Leonard from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. They discuss state politics, tricky budgeting, and the NC investments into broadband and water infrastructure. The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog. North Carolina Association of County Com...
Fiscal Forecast: Warning or Watch?
October 06, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the driving factors behind Maryland's current fiscal picture, economic trends, and what it could mean for the next legislative session and beyond. As previously reported on Conduit Street, the Board of Revenue Estimates adopted a revised estimate for fiscal 2024 – a minor write-down of $14.1 million – and the first official estimate for fiscal 2025. And while the State closed its books on ...
Winter’s Coming: Preparedness and Policy for Post-COVID Flu Season
September 29, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Calvert County Health Officer Dr. Larry Polsky joins Sarah Sample to discuss what local health departments are doing to prevent COVID-19 and other flu and flu-like infections this year. The 2023-2024 fall and winter seasons will be the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that the country is not under a federal state of emergency. Despite the new context, the public will forever be in a post-COVID reality that requires care...
Election Law and Policy with Walter Olson
September 22, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Walter Olson joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to reflect on the role of state and local governments in keeping residents safe during emergencies -- particularly when it comes to ensuring residents can cast a ballot during a public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Olson provides expert analysis on how the courts, legislatures, and public opinion can influence emergency powers and looks ahead to new challenges for the 2024...
The User Pays Principle – Good and Bad Applications
September 15, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Sarah Sample and Michael Sanderson discuss the pros and cons of the "user pays" principle -- which aims to promote fairness and economic efficiency by having those who benefit from particular government goods and services pay for them. The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog.
Oversight and Obstacles: The Civilian Role in Police Accountability
September 08, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Moyah Panda and Ethan Hunt join Sarah Sample to discuss the role of police accountability boards and administrative charging committees in working with county governments and law enforcement agencies to improve policing and police accountability across Maryland. In keeping with the legislative mandate from 2021, all 24 Maryland counties have established a civilian oversight process for police misconduct. With the implementation of PABs an...
All Aboard: Transportation Commission Leaves the Station
September 01, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Dominic Butchko discuss transportation funding and the significance of the Maryland Commission on Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs, which is charged with recommending improvements to existing transportation revenues, investment decisions, and more. For decades, the State supported a balanced means to maintain its transportation infrastructure. The bulk of transportation revenues – mainly motor fuel and...
Tech, Cyber, AI, Oh My!
August 25, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally welcomes Ben Yelin to discuss cybersecurity issues, explore the opportunities and challenges related to rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and more! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the world and how we live, work, and communicate. For county governments, AI can mean streamlined processes, enhanced service delivery, improved public safety and security, fraud detection and prevention...
The Blueprint Gets Its Check-up
August 04, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Brianna January walk through the annual decision meeting of Maryland’s Accountability and Implementation Board as they offer new guidance, direction, and measurables for the ambitious Blueprint for Maryland. The state is refining its framework for pre-kindergarten providers and educators, realigning expectations and services for English learners, and revisiting the best ways to measure the quality of our educators. E...
The Detention Dilemma: What We Ask of Local Jails (Part 2)
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Sarah Sample welcome back Director Brandon Foster from the Charles County Detention Center for a follow-up discussion on policy issues affecting local corrections – a central public service Maryland counties deliver for their communities. The scope of local corrections – generally far shorter duration of stay, and many of the incarcerated are still awaiting their trial – deeply informs the local perspective on servic...
Talking Housing with Tom Coale
July 21, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Tom Coale joins Michael Sanderson and Dominic Butchko to discuss all things housing, including concerns over affordability, access, and more. Topics include infrastructure, better collaboration on new policies and ideas, streamlining processes and procedures, and empowering local governments to develop tailored solutions to incentivize more affordable housing. Tom Coale is a well-known voice in the housing space. Tom was previously a host...
"Child Care Cliff" Looms Large
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Brianna January joins Kevin Kinnally to explain why child care across the country could soon become more expensive and more difficult to find -- and why some advocates are concerned that Maryland's pre-k expansion plan could unintentionally add fuel to the fire. In 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which included billions in grants to stabilize the child care system. Now the money --- which went to helping child c...
Pittman Pitches on Schools/Housing Paradox
July 07, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss the County's multi-faceted plan to address two vexing issues: affordable housing and school capacity. The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog. Listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street P...
Cannabis Comes to Town
June 30, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Sarah Sample answer the most pressing questions about the rollout of adult-use cannabis in Maryland and walk through local public safety and public health initiatives to educate and keep residents safe. As previously reported on Conduit Street, the purchase and possession of adult-use cannabis become legal in Maryland this Saturday, July 1. Listen in for what to expect as counties prepare to navigate the burgeoning indu...
Commercial Real Estate: Apocalypse or Opportunity?
June 23, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Dominic Butchko explain why tumult in the commercial real estate market has major implications not just for building owners and banks but also for local governments that rely on property tax revenue and the economic vibrancy that office workers generate. Post-pandemic, kids are back in school, retirees are back on cruise ships, and brick-and-mortar stores are doing better than expected. But offices are struggling more t...
Gears Still Turning in Annapolis
June 09, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including new leadership at the State Board of Elections, growing pressures on county budgets, significant interim workgroups getting underway, and a look ahead to the annual MACo Summer Conference. The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Episodes are also availa...
Two Barriers to EV Adoption in MD
June 02, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Dominic Butchko discuss barriers to the widespread adoption of election vehicles. The need to address the global climate crisis has rallied policymakers to adopt aggressive measures to encourage manufacturers and consumers to embrace electric vehicle (EV) technology. But, many challenges remain. In addition to concerns about electric grid capacity and inadequate charging infrastructure, questions about affordability and...
Debt Limit: Deal or No Deal?
May 19, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the latest on the high-stakes negotiations to avoid an unprecedented default on the nation's debt and explain why Maryland is especially vulnerable to federal budget cuts or austerity measures. New analyses by the Congressional Budget Office and the US Department of the Treasury indicate the United States is rapidly approaching the date the government can no longer pay its bills, also known ...
The Detention Dilemma: What We Ask of Local Jails
May 12, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Charles County Detention Center Director Brandon Foster joins Sarah Sample and Kevin Kinnally to discuss the progress and ongoing challenges to serve the growing needs of inmates in county jails, tackling persistent issues with recruitment and retention, and innovations to foster meaningful rehabilitation and successful reentry. Each county operates a local jail with inmates awaiting trial and those sentenced to 18 months or less. Despite...
Goucher Poll Takes the MD Pulse
May 05, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Dr. Mileah Kromer joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to break down the results from the latest Goucher College Poll. Maryland residents shared their opinions on Governor Wes Moore, President Joe Biden, the Maryland General Assembly, the state's direction and economic conditions, current and expected cannabis use, transportation preferences, sports wagering, and more! The Goucher College Poll measures the opinions of Maryland resid...
School Funding: Session Flukes and the Future
April 28, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Brianna January and Michael Sanderson discuss school funding, one of the more nuanced and complicated policy responsibilities of the State, counties, and policymakers. The 2023 legislative session challenged some of the long-established educational funding protocols, which is concerning for county governments. Hear why new precedent may be a precursor for significant changes in how Maryland funds its public schools. The Conduit Street P...
Evolving Policy on Public Safety Response
April 21, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Dominic Butchko joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss the evolution of public safety and front-line services in Maryland. Hear about county priorities to bolster 9-1-1, career and volunteer fire services, emergency medical services, and law enforcement by ensuring first responders are equipped with the latest technology and resources to save lives and keep communities safe. The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major ...
County Budgets: The Annapolis Effects
March 24, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBOn 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! The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's...
Creeping Up On Crossover
March 17, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBOn 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 scourge and the resources landing in Maryland to help fight that continuing cris...
The State of Play for School Funding
March 10, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBOn 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. 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...
Nod to The North Star State
March 03, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBOn 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. The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MA...
Local Leaders Talk Collaboration and Cannabis
February 24, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBOn 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, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit St...
A Local Take on the State Budget Plan
February 03, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBOn 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. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog. Listen to previ...
Early Session Observations
January 27, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBOn 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 more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog. Listen to pre...
New Session, New Faces
January 13, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn 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. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog. Listen to prev...
Session Preview: Climate, Housing, and Fostering Firefighters
December 23, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOn 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 available on MACo's Conduit Street blog. Listen to previou...
Special Episode: No Pix X Conduit Collab
December 16, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBConduit 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 experience, storytelling, and conversation. Useful Links No Pix After Dark Podcast No Pix...
Session Preview: Health, Public Safety, and More!
December 09, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOn 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. Listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street Podcast on our webs...
Session Preview: Education (And More)
December 02, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBOn 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. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog. L...
Yes to Public Information, and Yes to Privacy Protections
November 18, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBOn 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. Hilary Ruley is the chief solicitor at the Baltimore City Law Depart...