Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast Hot Takes: Shutdowns, SNAP, and the State of Countyland
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Conduit Street Podcast Hot Takes: Shutdowns, SNAP, and the State of Countyland

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson, and Karrington Anderson debut a new recurring segment – Conduit Street Podcast Hot Takes, where our hosts break down what’s “news” and what’s just… “noise” in Maryland policy and politics.   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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November 7, 2025
Read more about the article Governor Moore Deploys $62M to Prevent Food Assistance Shortfall
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Governor Moore Deploys $62M to Prevent Food Assistance Shortfall

Maryland will cover the federal shortfall and fund full November SNAP benefits, with Governor Moore authorizing $62 million after the federal government committed only partial support. Maryland will step in once again to protect food assistance for residents caught in the federal shutdown fallout. After two federal courts ruled on Friday that the Trump Administration must unlock contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Administration responded today, stating that it will only cover…

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November 3, 2025
Read more about the article Farm Bureau Pushes to Scrap Controversial Transmission Line After Developer Says It Can’t Meet Deadline
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Farm Bureau Pushes to Scrap Controversial Transmission Line After Developer Says It Can’t Meet Deadline

The Maryland Farm Bureau moved to shut down the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project after the developer acknowledged it cannot meet the June 2027 deadline, arguing that there is no reason to spend more time and money on a project that has already failed its own timeline. The Maryland Farm Bureau,  joined by local county Farm Bureaus, filed a motion asking the Public Service Commission to dismiss the application for the MPRP, a 500,000-volt transmission line…

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November 3, 2025
Read more about the article Pitching Policy & Fielding a Federal Shutdown – A DC View with Congressman Johnny O
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Pitching Policy & Fielding a Federal Shutdown – A DC View with Congressman Johnny O

A federal shutdown hits close to home in Maryland. This week, Congressman Johnny Olszewski, Jr. joins the Conduit Street Podcast to talk about the pressure on local governments, how his Baltimore County experience guides his work in Washington, DC, and why practical, bipartisan focus matters when residents feel the squeeze. 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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October 30, 2025
Read more about the article MDTA Hosts Industry Forum on $177M Bay Bridge Protection Project
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MDTA Hosts Industry Forum on $177M Bay Bridge Protection Project

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) hosted an industry forum for the Bay Bridge Protection Project. During the forum, MDTA representatives provided an overview of the anticipated Design-Build process and engaged with potential heavy marine contractors, consultants, and subcontractors. The forum also informed industry stakeholders about the upcoming Request for Proposals, which is anticipated to be released in Winter 2025.  From the news release: “The MDTA remains serious about safety and is committed to infrastructure improvements…

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October 23, 2025
Read more about the article Counties Urge Swift End to Federal Shutdown
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Counties Urge Swift End to Federal Shutdown

The ongoing federal government shutdown is straining local economies and threatening essential services nationwide. Counties are urging a bipartisan solution to restore stability and protect the federal–state–local partnership that residents depend on. The National Association of Counties (NACo) this week issued a statement urging a swift, bipartisan resolution to the ongoing federal government shutdown, warning that lapses in operations undermine critical partnerships that counties depend on to serve residents effectively. NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase…

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October 16, 2025
Read more about the article Keeping the Lights On: Maryland, PJM, and the Future of Energy
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Keeping the Lights On: Maryland, PJM, and the Future of Energy

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Dominic Butchko sits down with Jason Stanek of PJM Interconnection for a deep dive into Maryland’s evolving energy landscape. 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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October 3, 2025
Read more about the article Resource Roundup: Lilypad EV and Iron Mountain Join NACo’s Public Promise Procurement
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Resource Roundup: Lilypad EV and Iron Mountain Join NACo’s Public Promise Procurement

This publication, fueled by the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlights single-award contract opportunities, upcoming webinars, articles of interest, and other tools for county leaders and procurement professionals. The Newest Competitively-Bid Contract Awards Lilypad EV Lilypad EV is an industry pioneer in electric vehicle charging equipment & comprehensive solutions for community, public agency fleets, and workplace EV infrastructure. Their services include hardware, software, installation, maintenance, support, and operation of electric vehicle charging equipment and networks.…

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September 18, 2025
Read more about the article Webinar: The Potential of Manufactured Housing in the Mid-Atlantic
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Webinar: The Potential of Manufactured Housing in the Mid-Atlantic

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is presenting a webinar in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration on manufactured housing. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 30, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about: How Maryland and Delaware are advancing manufactured housing Recent legislative actions that encourage manufactured housing The challenges and opportunities that manufactured housing developers face How best to support the development of manufactured housing at the local level Participants…

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September 18, 2025
Read more about the article Turning Data Into Decisions: Results for America in Maryland
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Turning Data Into Decisions: Results for America in Maryland

On this episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, host Michael Sanderson sits down with Zachary Markovits, Vice President & Local Practice Lead at Results for America, to explore how data and evidence can transform government decision-making.   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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September 12, 2025
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