On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Executive Director Graham Knaus joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson for a look at how the Golden State is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, school reopenings, elections, budget crises, and a number of other pressing issues in our respective states.Also this week, California's relationship with the gig economy; intriguing state ballot initiatives; intergovernmental relations; and battling wildfires, record heatwaves, and rolling blackouts amidst a 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 LinksCSAC Website Follow CSAC on TwitterPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: U.S. Senate Republicans Unveil HEALS Act: No New Funding for State & Local GovtsPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: State to Counties: We’ll Frontload CARES Funds With Your Plan AND AgreementPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In Ballot ApplicationsPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: *UPDATED* MSDE Deadline Approaches, School Boards Announce Reopening Plans