Read more about the article News or Noise: Maryland Primaries, Power Shifts, and What Comes Next
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News or Noise: Maryland Primaries, Power Shifts, and What Comes Next

This month’s News or Noise dives into the biggest political developments coming out of Maryland’s June primary elections, and what they could mean for county government, legislative priorities, and the 2027 General Assembly.   Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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July 2, 2026
Read more about the article What Claims Are Maryland Local Governments Facing? Understanding Today’s Employment and Liability Risks
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What Claims Are Maryland Local Governments Facing? Understanding Today’s Employment and Liability Risks

MACo’s 2026 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by LGIT!  About LGIT:  A non-profit Trust created, owned and governed by Maryland local governments and endorsed by MACo, LGIT provides various liability and property insurance and health benefits coverages.  https://www.lgit.org/  SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION: Title: What Claims Are Maryland Local Governments Facing? Understanding Today’s Employment and Liability Risks Description: LGIT is there when members face litigation, but what types of claims…

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June 30, 2026
Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: From Maryland to Missouri, County Issues Align
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Conduit Street Podcast: From Maryland to Missouri, County Issues Align

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson is joined by Steve Hobbs, Executive Director of the Missouri Association of Counties, for a conversation on the issues shaping county government across state lines.   Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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June 26, 2026
Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: Different States, Similar County Challenges
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Conduit Street Podcast: Different States, Similar County Challenges

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Dominic Butchko and Kevin Kinnally record from the Conference of Southern County Associations (CSCA) in Williamsburg, Virginia, joined by county leaders and policy experts from across the South for a discussion on the issues shaping local government today. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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June 12, 2026
Read more about the article May in Maryland: What’s News, What’s Noise?
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May in Maryland: What’s News, What’s Noise?

We're back with another special edition of the Conduit Street Podcast, with the MACo team taking up several issues from this month's headlines, and trying to sort out which are the real stories (news) and which are more smoke than fire (noise). Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!  

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May 29, 2026
Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: Maryland Mail-In Ballot Questions, Answered
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Conduit Street Podcast: Maryland Mail-In Ballot Questions, Answered

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the recent vendor issue involving Maryland's mail-in ballots for the June 23 gubernatorial primary and walk through what county officials and voters need to know moving forward.   Mail-In Ballot Questions: What Is the County Government's Role? – Conduit Street Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the…

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May 22, 2026
Read more about the article Baltimore City Proposal Seeks Changes to Inspector General Oversight and Public Records Access
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Baltimore City Proposal Seeks Changes to Inspector General Oversight and Public Records Access

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has announced a multi-step legislative proposal to restructure how the City’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) accesses information, conducts oversight, and interacts with existing public records laws. The proposal comes amid ongoing public discussion and litigation surrounding Baltimore’s OIG and broader questions about transparency, investigatory authority, and accountability structures in local government. According to the City, the package is intended to “strengthen residents’ trust in City government” while clarifying oversight…

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May 21, 2026
Read more about the article Maryland by the Numbers: The Latest UMBC Poll With Mileah Kromer 
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Maryland by the Numbers: The Latest UMBC Poll With Mileah Kromer 

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Dominic Butchko sit down with Dr. Mileah Kromer, director of the Institute of Politics at UMBC, to break down the latest UMBC Poll releases and what they reveal about Maryland voters heading into the 2026 election cycle. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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May 8, 2026
Read more about the article Mandatory Charter Government, Open Incorporation – Both Stalled Again
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Mandatory Charter Government, Open Incorporation – Both Stalled Again

Two bills introduced and heard in the House of Delegates dealing with "structure of local government" matters appear to have been passed over for the 2026 session. One would have required all counties to adopt full executive/council charter government, and the other would have removed county review/approval of proposed municipal incorporations. With the "crossover" deadline now behind us, legislation that has not received approval from its original committee appears more likely to be defeated this…

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March 24, 2026
Read more about the article Baltimore City Appoints New Chief Information Officer
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Baltimore City Appoints New Chief Information Officer

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a new appointment to city leadership. Beginning March 16, 2026, T.J. Mayotte will assume the position of Chief Information Officer. From the press release: "I’m excited to have T.J. join my administration at such an important time for our city, as we continue to invest in digital equity and explore cutting-edge technology solutions to improve service delivery for our residents,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “T.J. is an innovator and a cybersecurity…

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March 12, 2026
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