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Conduit Street PodcastAuthor: Maryland Association of Counties
From the halls of the State House to the heart of county government, the Conduit Street Podcast breaks down the decisions shaping Marylanders daily lives. Produced by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this weekly podcast offers smart, accessible insights on the latest state and local policy with counties always at the center.Explore how legislation, executive actions, and agency decisions affect essential public services like education, infrastructure, public safety, health, and other core functions that matter most to Maryland residents. With special guests from across the state and the occasional world-famous dad joke, Conduit Street keeps you informed, engaged, and ready for whats next.Whether youre a policymaker, a public servant, or just policy-curious, this is your front-row seat to Marylands political landscape. Language: en-us Genres: Government, News, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Governor’s Budget and the County Bottom Line
Episode 353
Friday, 30 January, 2026
In this week’s episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, our familiar hosts Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson take the microphone to walk us through Governor Wes Moore’s proposed FY27 budget and the accompanying Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act – or as Michael likes to call it, “Big BRFA.”They break down the topline numbers, explain how the budget closes a projected shortfall, and examine what the plan ultimately means for local services – including education funding growth, some spending changes, but roughly $200 million in new and continued cost shifts to county governments. The conversation also dives into capped formulas, pension cost shifts, community college funding limits, and proposals affecting 9-1-1, public health services, and disparity grants. A full plate, for a busy session ahead.As the General Assembly begins its work, this episode sets the stage for the fiscal debates ahead and explains why counties, again, remain central to Maryland’s budget decisions. What Do You Do About Fluky Formulas?DLS Fiscal Briefing Warns of Mounting Cost Shifts and Budget GapsFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook
