Double Take on Kirwan Trigger, Cares Funding, and More!

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson revisit last week’s episode to clarify the means by which the “trigger” provision in the Kirwan Blueprint bill for education funding could take effect, discuss the politics and process of the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and explain how Maryland will distribute CARES Act funding to local jurisdictions.MACo has made the podcast available through both iTunes and Google Play Music 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 LinksConduit Street Podcast: Running the NumbersPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Kirwan Blueprint Bill Heads to Governor, With a “Trigger” ProvisionPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Feds Offer Detailed Guidance on CARES FundsPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: U.S. Senate Passes COVID-19 Relief PackagePrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Counties to DBM: Clarity w/CARES $ Will Help Save LivesPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Running on Fumes: Impact of COVID-19 on County FinancesPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Does No MOE Waivers Mean No County Worries? (Spoiler: Nope)Previous Conduit Street Coverage: Previous Conduit Street Coverage: MACo Compiles List of Local Resources During COVID-19 ResponseFor up-to-date information and resources regarding coronavirus, including confirmed case counts and clinician guidance, visit http://health.maryland.gov/coronavirus.