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 From property tax pressures and housing affordability to short-term rentals, energy demands, data centers, and legislative term limits, Michael and Steve compare notes on the challenges and differing policy structures in Maryland and Missouri. This podcast episode offers a valuable reminder to listeners: while every state has its own quirks, county governments across the country are wrestling with many of the same big questionsFollow us on Socials! <a href='https://x.com/MDCounties'>MACo on Twitter</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MDCounties'>MACo on Facebook</a>

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 From property tax pressures and housing affordability to short-term rentals, energy demands, data centers, and legislative term limits, Michael and Steve compare notes on the challenges and differing policy structures in Maryland and Missouri. This podcast episode offers a valuable reminder to listeners: while every state has its own quirks, county governments across the country are wrestling with many of the same big questions Follow us on Socials! MACo on Twitter MACo on Facebook

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 From property tax pressures and housing affordability to short-term rentals, energy demands, data centers, and legislative term limits, Michael and Steve compare notes on the challenges and differing policy structures in Maryland and Missouri. This podcast episode offers a valuable reminder to listeners: while every state has its own quirks, county governments across the country are wrestling with many of the same big questionsFollow us on Socials! <a href="https://x.com/MDCounties" rel="noopener noreferrer">MACo on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MDCounties" rel="noopener noreferrer">MACo on Facebook</a>

From Maryland to Missouri, County Issues Align

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 what’s next. Whether you’re a policymaker, a public servant, or just policy-curious, this is your front-row seat to Maryland’s political landscape.

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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 what’s next. Whether you’re a policymaker, a public servant, or just policy-curious, this is your front-row seat to Maryland’s political landscape.

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