Budget Balancing Breakdown

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss what may be on the chopping block as the State looks to offset COVID-19-related economic woes. Also this week, a recap of last week's Board of Public Works meeting, including a summary of what was — and wasn't — cut from the budget to account for increased spending and reduced revenues amid the public health crisis.MACo has made the podcast available through all major platforms by searching Conduit Street Podcast. You can also listen on our Conduit Street blog with a recap and link to the podcast.You can listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street Podcast on our website.Useful LinksPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Board of Public Works Pares Cuts, Spares CountiesBoard of Public Works: Amended List of Approved Budget CutsPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Franchot Says He Will Oppose Proposal to Slash County Disparity GrantsPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Counties: Hold Off On BPW Cuts, Until Things Are ClearerPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Proposed BPW Cuts Hurt Local Health Departments, Undermine Public Health EffortsPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: BPW to Consider More than $670 Million in State Budget CutsPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: DLS: Fully Fund Disparity Grant FormulaPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Fiscal Leaders: State Revenue Shortfall Could Hit $4 Billion by FY 2022Previous Conduit Street Coverage: Hogan Orders State Budget Freeze Amid COVID-19 Crisis