On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson hosts Association of Minnesota Counties Executive Director Julie Ring. Michael and Julie discuss the two states' similarities and differences, the role of local governments before state policymakers, and central policy debates, including housing policy, opioid abuse, and legalizing cannabis.The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog.Listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street Podcast on our website.Information about the Association of Minnesota Counties:About the Association of Minnesota Counties National Conference of County Association ExecutivesMinnesota – Maryland comparisons