Conduit Street Podcast
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.
Conduit Street Podcast
The Briefing Room: The State's Role in Solving Maryland's Housing Crisis
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Over the first two episodes of our housing finance series, Dom Butchko and Terry Hickey explored how affordable housing projects are financed and why today's economic conditions make development more challenging. In Episode 3, the conversation turns to the public sector.
Joined by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day, Dom and Terry examine the state's role in housing finance, from tax credits and gap financing to housing trust funds, infrastructure investment, and partnerships with local governments. The discussion also explores how Maryland is approaching housing affordability, where innovation is occurring, and how changes in federal policies could affect future housing production and homelessness prevention.
Whether you're interested in housing policy, local government, or the future of affordable housing in Maryland, this episode offers an inside look at how state investment helps turn housing projects from plans into reality.
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