News or Noise? Breaking Down Maryland’s 2026 Session

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, longtime hosts Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson are "back in the saddle" with a post-session "news or noise" breakdown of what really mattered, and what didn't, from Maryland's 2026 legislative session. From a quieter-than-usual budget process to major issues left unresolved, the duo sorts through big-picture takeaways and what counties should be watching next. Does late-session floor drama actually matter? And why are data centers, energy costs, and disaster response quickly rising to the top of the policy agenda? They also dig into a critical question for counties: how prepared is Maryland to respond to major emergencies as federal support becomes less certain, and why building a reliable, state-backed system is becoming a front-burner issue. Listen in for a fast-paced, practical conversation on what's next for Maryland policy, and what it means for counties heading into 2027.

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News or Noise? Breaking Down Maryland’s 2026 Session is an episode from Conduit Street Podcast by Maryland Association of Counties.

This episode is 35:18 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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