The Center Square Daily | 4.21.26 | Lawmakers Seek to Eliminate State Diversity Commission

The Center Square Daily | Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we look at the growing controversy over data centers as more and more are built around the country and localities raise questions about their impacts on communities. The Center Square's Investigative Reporter, Jared Strong, joins to discuss calls for the elimination of Illinois Diversity Commission and his attempts to question the commissioners. And Quick hits: Washington - EXCLUSIVE: Records reveal WA millionaire’s tax is meant to legalize progressive income tax https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_784a7dcd-4aee-4514-97e0-ff8643ececd2.html Virginia - Polls open in Virginia congressional redistricting vote https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_ea1b4115-3449-41c9-84a9-d6cce74bf32e.html California - WATCH: Bill designed to curb prostitution, human trafficking https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_aa4afcb8-4d80-426e-b480-6e393cff030c.html Stay informed on the policies, data, and decisions impacting taxpayers across the country. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:50 Data center controversy 08:36 Diversity commission criticism 17:48 America's Talking