The Center Square Daily | 4.9.26 | Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Committee Hears RIFL Act Debate

The Center Square Daily | Thursday, April 9th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop breaks down the biggest stories impacting taxpayers across the country. A new report reveals over $600 million in EBT (food stamp) theft in 2025, with criminals targeting vulnerable Americans through card skimming and fraud schemes. We take a closer look at how widespread the issue is and what states may do to stop it. We also dive into the economic fallout from tensions in the Middle East, including rising gas prices, disruptions in global energy markets, and the growing cost to U.S. taxpayers. How long could these impacts last? Plus, headlines from across the U.S.: • Ohio considers public funding to attract a women’s pro soccer team https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_4a907a74-0a2c-48b1-b8ad-ea1c68bec891.html • Seattle weighs major tax increases for its library system https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8aebd429-ed8b-4819-9146-109f130e8f18.html • Georgia ranks high in road quality—but struggles with traffic https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_73963df0-73c4-4378-9019-f3b5f18753e3.html • Missouri pushes constitutional amendments to overhaul its tax system https://www.thecentersquare.com/missouri/article_93f287de-51bb-5530-9c8d-115c16e87efc.html And in Illinois in Focus, lawmakers debate controversial firearm legislation that could impact gun manufacturers, prices, and Second Amendment rights along with a new measure restricting detention facility locations. Stay informed on the policies, politics, and economic issues affecting you. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #News #Economy #GasPrices #EBT #Politics #Illinois #MiddleEast #Taxpayers 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - FOOD STAMP THEFT 05:05 - CEASEFIRE ECONOMY 12:39 - AMERICA'S TALKING 26:46 - IL’S RIFL ACT HEARD