Read more about the article Research Examines Data Center Job Creation
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Research Examines Data Center Job Creation

Data centers can bring significant investment to a community, but permanent job creation may depend on the type of facility being built. A Governing article encourages local governments to take a close look at projected employment benefits before approving projects or negotiating incentive agreements. From the article: The large facilities most often pitched to communities under financial pressure are colocation centers — essentially landlord operations that rent space, power and cooling to multiple tenants who bring…

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July 2, 2026
Read more about the article The Briefing Room: Before the Bricks, the Financial Realities of Housing
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The Briefing Room: Before the Bricks, the Financial Realities of Housing

After wrapping our series on Maryland’s energy future, The Briefing Room turns to another defining challenge for counties: housing.   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 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 The Briefing Room Energy Bundle in One Place
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The Briefing Room Energy Bundle in One Place

Over the past few weeks, The Briefing Room has taken a deep dive into one of the most important and complex policy issues facing Maryland: energy. From who controls the grid to where Maryland gets its power, from how data centers are changing demand to what lawmakers are doing in Annapolis, this special Conduit Street Podcast series explored the systems, pressures, and policy decisions shaping Maryland’s energy future. Energy has quickly become one of the…

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June 18, 2026
Read more about the article Governor Moore Executive Order Promotes MD Wood Products in State-Funded Projects
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Governor Moore Executive Order Promotes MD Wood Products in State-Funded Projects

A new Executive Order from Governor Moore encourages State agencies to prioritize Maryland-sourced wood products in public projects. Governor Moore issued an Executive Order directing Maryland State agencies to prioritize the use of in-state wood products in public projects whenever wood is an appropriate and cost-competitive building material. The order aims to strengthen Maryland's forest products industry while advancing sustainable economic development and responsible forest management. According to the announcement, Maryland's forestry and wood products…

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June 17, 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 Rural Maryland Council Seeks Input on Community Needs and Priorities
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Rural Maryland Council Seeks Input on Community Needs and Priorities

The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) invites residents, business owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders to participate in a survey to help shape future investments and policy priorities for rural communities across the state. The survey, which takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, will help inform RMC's legislative advocacy efforts, program priorities, and future funding decisions. Feedback will also support planning for the Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund and two key grant programs: the Maryland Agricultural…

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June 11, 2026
Read more about the article Prince George’s Council Looks to Boost Agritourism Through New Pilot Program
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Prince George’s Council Looks to Boost Agritourism Through New Pilot Program

The Prince George’s County Council is advancing a new effort to promote local wineries, farms, and agritourism destinations through targeted marketing, partnerships, and tourism initiatives. The County Council’s Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee this week advanced two resolutions that would encourage greater coordination among agricultural, tourism, conservation, and economic development organizations while launching a new Prince George’s County Agritourism and Winery Promotion Pilot Program. The initiative, introduced by Council Members Tom Dernoga and Wala…

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June 9, 2026
Read more about the article The Briefing Room Ep 5: The Annapolis Energy Agenda
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The Briefing Room Ep 5: The Annapolis Energy Agenda

In the final episode of The Briefing Room energy series, host Dom Butchko turns the conversation to Annapolis and the broader policy choices shaping Maryland’s energy future.   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 9, 2026
Read more about the article Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding
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Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding

Worcester County has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, maintaining both its property tax and local income tax rates while increasing investments in education, public safety, employee compensation, and county reserves. The approved $300.2 million spending plan keeps the County's property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and maintains its local income tax rate at 2.25%, which County officials note remains among the lowest in Maryland. County leaders described the…

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June 4, 2026
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