On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including a post-crossover look at how counties are faring in the State budget, the mounting fiscal pressures to implement the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, and promising new research on the efficacy of... dad jokes!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.Useful LinksPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Intended to Lessen the Burden of Hiring Local Blueprint Coordinators, Amended Bill Now Elevates the Mandate CountiesPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Local Blueprint Implementation Plans Now Available OnlineSenate Budget and Taxation Committee Report on House Bill 200 – the Budget Bill and House Bill 202 – the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act'Hi Embarrassed, I'm Dad': How Dad Jokes Could Help Kids' Development