On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally, Drew Jabin, and Michael Sanderson discuss why an unprecedented number of COVID-19-related unemployment claims are putting tremendous pressure on all levels of government, what Congress has done (or neglected to do) to ease the burden on state and local governments, and explain why a technical fix is necessary to protect non-profits and local governments from being overwhelmed by huge invoices from the State of Maryland.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: MACo Summer Series Schedule & Details Now Available!Previous Conduit Street Coverage: Locals and Nonprofits: Avoid “Raw Deal” on UnemploymentPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Kagan Urges Equitable Treatment for Local Govts/Nonprofits Amid PandemicPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Claims in MDPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Fed Holds Rates Near Zero, Delivers Grim Economic OutlookPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Report: Absent Federal Aid to State and Local Govts, 5.3M More Jobs Will Be Lost By 2021