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!
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.…
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…
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!
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Secretary Serena McIlwain and other state and local leaders to cut the ribbon on the H-4 Flood Mitigation Pond, a critical Ellicott City (EC) Safe and Sound project. As previously covered on Conduit Street, Ball announced the EC Safe and Sound plan in December of 2018, just weeks after taking office. This is the third and largest retention pond to be substantially…
The Local Government Energy Modernization Program (L-GEM) offered through the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is OPEN. The mission of the L-GEM program is to support local governments as they engage in sustainable, long-term clean energy and energy-efficient projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, increased cost savings, and robust clean energy and economic development. By empowering local governments to lead by example, the program aims to inspire community-wide engagement and drive…
This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, we bring you a special treat from the 2025 MACo Summer Conference, and it might involve MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson taking a turn with the Crab Feast band! But the feature comes to us from a great 2025 #MACoCon 1-on-1 session is Comptroller Brooke Lierman. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in…
At the MACo Summer Conference, fiscal issues took center stage as Comptroller Brooke Lierman joined county leaders for a wide-ranging discussion on Maryland’s budget outlook and its impact on local governments. MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson moderated the session, guiding a conversation that covered revenue projections, federal uncertainty, and long-term budget obligations. Comptroller Lierman described her office’s role not only in collecting revenues but also in serving as a fiscal watchdog, projecting future revenues, and…
At the MACo Summer Conference, federal issues took center stage as Maryland’s senior US Senator, Chris Van Hollen, joined county leaders for a wide-ranging town hall discussion. This year marked Senator Van Hollen’s first time headlining MACo’s Federal Forum, a tradition long carried by Senator Ben Cardin. Van Hollen’s debut carried on that legacy of direct dialogue between Maryland’s federal delegation and county officials. Frederick County Council Member MC Keegan-Ayer moderated the forum, guiding an…
The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (FCOED) has released the results of a comprehensive feasibility study assessing the county’s makerspace network. A makerspace is a shared space where people can use tools and equipment to build, create, and bring their ideas to life. Conducted by Jon Stover & Associates (JS&A) and supported by TEDCO, the study concluded that Frederick provides opportunities to support and strengthen the makerspace ecosystem and outlines a path forward for…