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    <itunes:summary>With more than 800,000 residents, 175 miles of shoreline, one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation, diverse and growing industry sectors, and a wealth of beautiful open spaces, Baltimore County is an exciting place to live, work and play. Join us as we explore issues important to the county, introduce you to our vibrant communities, and highlight some of the best the county has to offer.</itunes:summary>
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  <title>New Animal Welfare Laws</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode. we discuss the new laws in Baltimore County concerning animals' rights. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;This month, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier signed three new bills into law concerning the welfare of animals and pets. We discuss how these new laws will impact the animals, pets, and residents of Baltimore County. We also speak with Baltimore County Animal Services Bureau Director, Dr. Rene Varela, on how it affects their operations.  &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Preparing for Budget Town Hall Series</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>How Baltimore County Government prepares for the annual budget town hall series</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;For 8 years running, the Baltimore County Executive has held town hall meetings in every council district to give community members an opportunity to provide input into the budget planning process. We explore how the county prepares for these meetings held over 2 months every year.  &lt;/p&gt;
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